Pronunciation Matrix
Word Stress Practice Matrix
Master English noun-verb heteronyms through dynamic contextual audio training.
In English, two-syllable nouns typically place stress on the first syllable, while related verbs shift stress to the second syllable.
Heteronym Workout Sets
Click any noun or verb variation below to hear its spoken context.
record
RE-cord Noun
/ˈrekɔːrd/
This is my record.
[Aufzeichnung]
re-CORD Verb
/rɪˈkɔːrd/
We record the meeting.
[aufzeichnen]
present
PRE-sent Noun
/ˈpreznt/
I got a present.
[Geschenk]
pre-SENT Verb
/prɪˈzent/
They present the plan.
[präsentieren]
project
PRO-ject Noun
/ˈprɒdʒekt/
The project starts today.
[Projekt]
pro-JECT Verb
/prəˈdʒekt/
They project strong growth.
[projizieren]
contract
CON-tract Noun
/ˈkɒntrækt/
I signed the contract.
[Vertrag]
con-TRACT Verb
/kənˈtrækt/
Muscles contract quickly.
[sich zusammenziehen]
object
OB-ject Noun
/ˈɒbdʒɪkt/
That object is heavy.
[Objekt]
ob-JECT Verb
/əbˈdʒekt/
I object to that idea.
[widersprechen]
subject
SUB-ject Noun
/ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
English is my favourite subject.
[Thema / Fach]
sub-JECT Verb
/səbˈdʒekt/
They subject us to delays.
[unterwerfen]
increase
IN-crease Noun
/ˈɪnkriːs/
There was an increase in sales.
[Anstieg]
in-CREASE Verb
/ɪnˈkriːs/
Sales increase in summer.
[steigen]
decrease
DE-crease Noun
/ˈdiːkriːs/
We saw a decrease in costs.
[Rückgang]
de-CREASE Verb
/dɪˈkriːs/
Costs decrease over time.
[sinken]
permit
PER-mit Noun
/ˈpɜːmɪt/
I need a permit.
[Genehmigung]
per-MIT Verb
/pəˈmɪt/
They permit casual dress.
[erlauben]
export
EX-port Noun
/ˈekspɔːt/
Exports are rising.
[Export]
ex-PORT Verb
/ɪkˈspɔːt/
They export cars worldwide.
[exportieren]
import
IM-port Noun
/ˈɪmpɔːt/
Imports are expensive.
[Import]
im-PORT Verb
/ɪmˈpɔːt/
They import coffee from Brazil.
[importieren]
conduct
CON-duct Noun
/ˈkɒndʌkt/
His conduct was excellent.
[Verhalten]
con-DUCT Verb
/kənˈdʌkt/
They conduct interviews online.
[durchführen]
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