33: -ate suffix word syllable stress and heteronyms
American English Pronunciation Podcast
November 1, 200813m 0s
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Show Notes
Words ending in the -ate suffix are stressed on the 3rd-from-last syllable, but the suffix itself can sound differently depending if the word is a noun, adjective, or verb. Advanced level ESL lesson.
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