EnglishClub Word Stress
EnglishClub Word Stress introduces the stressed syllable in English words and the part it plays in being understood, then leads to a short lesson on each aspect in turn. Published by EnglishClub, a long-running English learning site founded by Josef Essberger, the page covers syllables, what word stress is, why it matters, where the stress falls and the rules behind it, ending with a quiz.
100% Free (unlimited): Every lesson in the word stress series, the rules pages and the quiz at the end are open to any visitor, with no account, no registration and no payment, and the quiz may be taken as many times as a learner wishes.
How It Helps Your Business English
The page explains that stress is what makes one syllable stand out in a word, and that missing it is a common reason speakers are hard to follow. Six short lessons follow in order: syllables, what word stress is, why it matters, where the stress falls, the rules that govern it, and a quiz to check what has been understood.
You can follow the six lessons in order for a complete picture in one sitting, or go straight to the rules page when you only need to settle one word. Reading the section on why stress matters first tells you which of your own words are most likely to be misheard in a meeting. The quiz at the end marks your answers, so you can see whether the rules have stuck before you rely on them aloud.
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