THE INVESTIGATION OF ENGLISH WORD STRESS

This article investigates the role of stress in English focusing on how stress functions in this language. In linguistics, word stress refers to the emphasis placed on a syllable within a word. This emphasis can affect the meaning, pronunciation, and overall flow of spoken language. For example, in the word "CON-duct" versus "con-DUCT," the stress on a different syllable changes the meaning from a noun to a verb. Word stress plays a crucial role in English and many other languages, contributing to effective communication and clarity in speech.