Sentence Stress
Stress content words.
Examples
- I WANT to GO HOME.
Key rules
- In a sentence, content words such as nouns, main verbs, adjectives and adverbs are usually stressed
- Function words such as the, to and of are usually unstressed
- Stress shows the meaning and focus of the sentence
Common mistakes
- I want to go home → I WANT to GO HOME (stress the key words)
Use cases
- Speaking naturally
- Telling stories
- Presentations
💡 Tip: Read a sentence aloud and tap on the stressed words; the rhythm should follow those beats.