Pronunciation

Stress in two-syllable words with the same spelling

1. Listen to the sentences and circle the word with the stress you hear.

1. The centre keeps a record of all donations.

a. 'record             b. re'cord

2. We will record the charity live show for those who can't watch it live.

a. 'record             b. re'cord

3. There was an increase in house prices last year.

a. 'increase          b. in'crease

4. We want to increase students' interest in volunteering at the community centre.

a. 'increase         b. in'crease

5. I got this present from a visitor to our centre.

a. 'present          b. pre'sent

6. We need to help local businesses to export their products.

a. 'export            b. ex'port