(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-06) Hossain, Gazi Shahadat; Tarannum, Sawsan
In English conversation, people use their voice
as a complex instrument. As they use sound systems of their
languages, their pronunciation usually produces infinite
variations of meaning. This variation made by stress on
particular syllable or word creates confusion in the minds
of the ESL (English as a Second Language) students in
identifying the correct meaning of the word. So it is
essential for ESL students to be familiar with English stress
pattern. This essay will highlight the meaning and role of
stress, the ways of raising awareness among the students
and the techniques of teaching it in the classroom
