Word Stress Practice Nouns vs Verbs (2-Syllable Words)
by Chez Chris Resources © 2026
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Price: $3.5 USD
Subjects: ela,englishSecondLanguage,eslPronunciation
Grades: 6,7,8,9
Description
Do your students struggle to hear the difference between a PRE-sent (gift) and pre-SENT (give a speech)? This interactive Boom Card deck is designed specifically for ESL/ELL learners (A1-B1) to master initial-stress derivation. What’s Inside? This resource features two distinct levels of practice to build confidence and accuracy: Activity 1: Learn & Listen (The Tutorial) Students click on visual cards to hear the distinct difference in pronunciation. It’s the perfect auditory warm-up! Activity 2: The Listening Challenge (The Game) Students listen to a word. They must then decide: Is it a Noun or a Verb? They choose the correct answer to move forward. Why Word Stress? In English, shifting the stress isn't just an accent—it changes the meaning of the word! Helping students recognize these patterns improves their listening comprehension and makes them sound more natural when they speak.
Acknowledgements
Credits : Educlips - Kate Hadfield Designs - Sarah Pecorino Illustrations - KG Fonts - Lindy du Plessy - Artifex