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Disyllable
A disyllable or bisyllable[1]is a word with two syllables, so its syllable number =2.
In English, syllable stress on disyllable words tends to fall on the first syllable in nouns and adjectives, with the second syllable a weak syllable. However, in verbs, syllable stress tends to fall on the second syllable, with the first syllable being weak. This can be seen in the pronunciation of words such as "present":
| Word | Part of speech | Pronunciation | Stress pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| “a present" | Noun | /ˈpre.zənt/ | Oo |
| "to be present" | Adjective | /ˈpre.zənt/ | Oo |
| "to present" | Verb | /prəˈzent/ | oO |
However there are exceptions to this rule. There are many nouns that have the stress on the second syllable, such as canal. And there are some verbs, particularly ending in --er, -le, or -en, that have stress on the first syllable.
Because we count syllables backwards from the final syllable, a 2 syllable word consists of a penultimate syllable and a final syllable.
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