English Freak
Member
- Joined
- Jan 13, 2011
- Member Type
- English Teacher
- Native Language
- Persian
- Home Country
- Iran
- Current Location
- Iran
I really need your help.
1) And about syllables, I know counting the vowel sounds is the best way. But how should we know where to divide the word into different syllables? For example, before checking the dictionary, I thought the word "address" was divided like this "add.ress". But when I checked it, I was kind of surprised "ad.dress".
2) My second question which is more important to me: how is it possible to understand the position of stress in different words? Is there any method / rule to teach and explain it in an easy way? Or is it just a matter of having a strong listening skill?
Thanks in advance.
1) And about syllables, I know counting the vowel sounds is the best way. But how should we know where to divide the word into different syllables? For example, before checking the dictionary, I thought the word "address" was divided like this "add.ress". But when I checked it, I was kind of surprised "ad.dress".
2) My second question which is more important to me: how is it possible to understand the position of stress in different words? Is there any method / rule to teach and explain it in an easy way? Or is it just a matter of having a strong listening skill?
Thanks in advance.