The emphasis in a word, phrase or sentence.Word stress is important because there are many words which sound similar, except for their stress – for example, ‘a record’ (noun) and ‘to record’ (verb). Stress in sentences or phrases is important because changing the stress can alter the meaning.
For example:
I like the radio (not the TV).
I like the radio (but my brother doesn’t).
For example:
I like the radio (not the TV).
I like the radio (but my brother doesn’t).
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