The Dictionary Entry Word: Pronunciation 2

Be careful when you pronounce a new word! Saying a word correctly means stressing the correct syllable.

A.

Look up each word in the dictionary. Divide it into syllables. Then place an accent mark over the syllable that should be stressed. Study the example.

1.organize ________________________ 2.ignite ________________________ 3.igloo ________________________ 4.Alaska ________________________ 5.Oregon ________________________ 6.Nevada ________________________ 7.locate ________________________ 8.location ________________________ 9.confess ________________________ 10.musical ________________________ 1.maniac manikin 2.California Delaware 3.education editor

or ´ gan ize 4.scientific scientist 5.Idaho Illinois 6.idealize idealist

B.

Some words have more than one accented syllable. Circle the word in each pair that has two accented syllables. Get help from your dictionary.