English word stress explained - 'PREsent' or 'preSENT'

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🔸 Do you know the difference between ‘PREsent’ and ‘preSENT’? In English, word stress can completely change a word’s meaning – and this lesson will help you get it right every time! 💬 Which word stress pair do you find trickiest? Let us know in the comments! 👇 📖 Want a written explanation? Need some practice? Read the blog article now! Make sure to download the free worksheet that goes with each episode and we’ll also send you a free weekly email directly to your inbox. 📩 👉 https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/2025/07/english-word-stress-explained-present-or-present/ ❤️ Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@coffeebreakenglish 👉 Start your Coffee Break learning journey: https://coffeebreaklanguages.com/english/ What is included in this video: ✔️ Why word stress is so important in English pronunciation. ✔️ The rule for two-syllable nouns (‘TAble’, ‘MUsic’) and verbs (‘reLAX’, ‘deCIDE’). ✔️ Words that change meaning depending on stress: ‘PREsent’ vs ‘preSENT’, ‘REcord’ vs ‘reCORD’, and more. ✔️ Common exceptions that break the rule – and how to learn them. ✔️ Interactive stress quiz to practise real-life examples. With friendly explanations and clear pronunciation from Nick and Anabel, you’ll build confidence and sound more natural when speaking English. 🍿 Watch Next: more English pronunciation tips https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwXKix8KNGg&list=PLC2wqyYGWc4oYpj6ioULr2E3EUWfzyoef&index=13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbhPPGZdt7k&list=PLC2wqyYGWc4oYpj6ioULr2E3EUWfzyoef&index=14 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xa7fe8KWoac&list=PLC2wqyYGWc4ocMbo28XZJcue-FsTpzHkq&index=5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BaTS9LTUf8&list=PLC2wqyYGWc4ocMbo28XZJcue-FsTpzHkq&index=10 Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Why pronunciation is important 1:30 Two-syllable nouns 2:30 Two-syllable verbs 3:30 Words that change meaning 5:30 Exceptions 7:00 Practice quiz 8:30 Final tips ☕ About Coffee Break English Coffee Break English helps learners around the world improve their English one coffee break at a time! Our lessons