Pronunciation

Listen and repeat. Notice how the syllable stress sometimes changes when the form of a word changes. 

1. define          definition          3. explore          exploration

2. origin          original          4. compose          composition

Listen. Underline the stressed syllable in each word. 

1. invite                   invitation

2. combine               combination

3. educate                 education

4. modify                 modification

5. simplify               simplicity

6. supervise              supervision

Work with a partner. Take turns to read the words in B.