Pronunciation - Nouns / Adjectives / Verbs
1. Record
Noun: /ˈrekɔːd/
Example: "She set a new world record."
Verb: /rɪˈkɔːd/
Example: "Please record the meeting for later."
Tip: When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable. When used as a verb, the stress moves to the second syllable.
2. Present
Noun: /ˈprezənt/
Example: "She received a wonderful present."
Verb: /prɪˈzent/
Example: "He will present his findings tomorrow."
Tip: Remember to shift the stress to the second syllable when using it as a verb.
3. Conduct
Noun: /ˈkɒndʌkt/
Example: "His conduct was exemplary."
Verb: /kənˈdʌkt/
Example: "She will conduct the orchestra."
Tip: Noun form stresses the first syllable, while the verb form stresses the second syllable.
4. Object
Noun: /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/
Example: "That object is very valuable."
Verb: /əbˈdʒɛkt/
Example: "I object to that statement."
Tip: Emphasise the first syllable for nouns and the second syllable for verbs.
5. Permit
Noun: /ˈpɜːmɪt/
Example: "You need a permit to park here."
Verb: /pəˈmɪt/
Example: "They permit parking in this area."
Tip: For the noun, stress the first syllable. For the verb, stress the second syllable.
6. Produce
Noun: /ˈprɒdjuːs/
Example: "Fresh produce is sold here."
Verb: /prəˈdjuːs/
Example: "They produce high-quality goods."
Tip: Keep the stress on the first syllable for the noun and move it to the second for the verb.
7. Refuse
Noun: /ˈrɛfjuːs/
Example: "Please dispose of the refuse properly."
Verb: /rɪˈfjuːz/
Example: "I refuse to accept this offer."
Tip: Stress the first syllable when it's a noun and the second when it's a verb.
8. Subject
Noun: /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
Example: "Maths is my favourite subject."
Verb: /səbˈdʒɛkt/
Example: "They will subject the plan to scrutiny."
Tip: Emphasise the first syllable for nouns and the second for verbs.
Practice Exercise
Try pronouncing these sentences, paying attention to the stress based on whether the word is a noun or a verb:
He set a new record. / She will record the session.
I received a present. / They will present the award.
His conduct was inappropriate. / She will conduct the survey.
That object is rare. / I object to this policy.
You need a permit. / They permit access on weekends.
Answers:
Record - /ˈrekɔːd/ (noun) /rɪˈkɔːd/ (verb)
Present - /ˈprezənt/ (noun) /prɪˈzent/ (verb)
Conduct - /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun) /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)
Object - /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/ (noun) /əbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)
Permit - /ˈpɜːmɪt/ (noun) /pəˈmɪt/ (verb)