Asked by rjp

what is the definition of a "stressed syllable"
Answered by Writeacher
The stressed syllable is the one that is pronounced more loudly than the other(s) in the word:

PRO cess (in "process" the first syllable is stressed.)

a BI li ty (in "ability" the second syllable is stressed.)
Answered by Writeacher
In the dictionary, there will always be pronunciation assistance before the definitions are given.

Interest: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/interest
Notice that the first syllable is made bold to indicate that it's the stressed syllable.

http://www.answers.com/interest
In this dictionary, the stressed syllable is indicated by a ' mark. (in' ter est)
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