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SVUSD – Grade 5<br />

Lesson 13<br />

<strong>Generalization</strong>:<br />

Stress in Three Syllable Words<br />

In a three syllable word, the first syllable is usually stressed unless it is a prefix. Close<br />

attention to the unstressed syllable or syllables is beneficial when studying the spelling <strong>of</strong><br />

three syllable words, as is careful examination <strong>of</strong> the roots and affixes <strong>of</strong> these words.<br />

Because there are <strong>of</strong>ten many different ways to spell certain vowel patterns, particular<br />

attention must also be paid to this feature <strong>of</strong> words.<br />

First Syllable Stress<br />

library<br />

average<br />

alphabet<br />

beautiful<br />

amateur<br />

humorous<br />

nominate<br />

patriot<br />

mystery<br />

substitute<br />

favorite<br />

different<br />

probably<br />

character<br />

government<br />

grandfather<br />

hamburger<br />

camera<br />

poisonous<br />

similar<br />

listening<br />

physical<br />

separate<br />

Second Syllable Stress<br />

unable<br />

important<br />

tomorrow<br />

correction<br />

semester<br />

another<br />

edition<br />

remember<br />

protection<br />

apprentice<br />

endurance<br />

excitement<br />

sincerely<br />

mosquito<br />

remainder<br />

neglectful<br />

absorbent<br />

demerit<br />

sequential<br />

judicial<br />

courageous<br />

decided<br />

dependent<br />

Homophone <strong>of</strong> the Week – vane, vein, vain

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