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Here are 50 examples of word stress, each with explanations and examples to illustrate the differences in meaning based on stress:
  1. 'REcord (noun) vs. re'CORD (verb)
    • Noun: A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past.
      • "She set a new world 'REcord."
    • Verb: To capture and store (a sound or performance).
      • "I will re'CORD the meeting."
  2. 'PREsent (noun) vs. pre'SENT (verb)
    • Noun: A gift.
      • "She received a beautiful 'PREsent."
    • Verb: To show or offer something.
      • "He will pre'SENT the report."
  3. 'CONduct (noun) vs. con'DUCT (verb)
    • Noun: Behavior.
      • "His 'CONduct was exemplary."
    • Verb: To lead or manage.
      • "She will con'DUCT the experiment."
  4. 'PROduce (noun) vs. pro'DUCE (verb)
    • Noun: Fresh fruits and vegetables.
      • "The market has fresh 'PROduce."
    • Verb: To create or manufacture.
      • "Factories pro'DUCE goods."
  5. 'CONtract (noun) vs. con'TRACT (verb)
    • Noun: A written or spoken agreement.
      • "They signed a 'CONtract."
    • Verb: To decrease in size or number.
      • "Muscles con'TRACT during exercise."
  6. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving authorization.
      • "You need a 'PERmit to park here."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "They will not per'MIT smoking."
  7. 'CONtest (noun) vs. con'TEST (verb)
    • Noun: A competition.
      • "She won the 'CONtest."
    • Verb: To challenge or dispute.
      • "He will con'TEST the results."
  8. 'IMport (noun) vs. im'PORT (verb)
    • Noun: Goods brought into a country.
      • "The 'IMport of goods has increased."
    • Verb: To bring goods into a country.
      • "They im'PORT coffee from Brazil."
  9. 'EXport (noun) vs. ex'PORT (verb)
    • Noun: Goods sent to another country.
      • "China's 'EXports include electronics."
    • Verb: To send goods to another country.
      • "They ex'PORT wine to Europe."
  10. 'OBject (noun) vs. ob'JECT (verb)
    • Noun: A material thing that can be seen and touched.
      • "This mysterious 'OBject is a relic."
    • Verb: To express or feel disapproval.
      • "I ob'JECT to this decision."
  11. 'CONvert (noun) vs. con'VERT (verb)
    • Noun: A person who has been persuaded to change their beliefs.
      • "He is a 'CONvert to Buddhism."
    • Verb: To change in form, character, or function.
      • "You can con'VERT the sofa into a bed."
  12. 'INcrease (noun) vs. in'CREASE (verb)
    • Noun: An upward change.
      • "There was an 'INcrease in sales."
    • Verb: To become larger or greater.
      • "They hope to in'CREASE production."
  13. 'DEcrease (noun) vs. de'CREASE (verb)
    • Noun: A reduction.
      • "There was a 'DEcrease in profits."
    • Verb: To become smaller or fewer.
      • "Prices will de'CREASE next year."
  14. 'REfund (noun) vs. re'FUND (verb)
    • Noun: Money returned.
      • "I received a 'REfund for the broken item."
    • Verb: To give back money.
      • "They will re'FUND your purchase."
  15. 'UPset (noun/adjective) vs. up'SET (verb)
    • Noun/Adjective: A state of being unhappy or disappointed.
      • "He was in an 'UPset state."
    • Verb: To make someone unhappy.
      • "The news will up'SET her."
  16. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving permission.
      • "He got a 'PERmit to build a house."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "They don't per'MIT smoking here."
  17. 'REject (noun) vs. re'JECT (verb)
    • Noun: A person or thing dismissed as inadequate.
      • "He felt like a 'REject after failing the exam."
    • Verb: To dismiss as inadequate.
      • "They will re'JECT the proposal."
  18. 'PROtest (noun) vs. pro'TEST (verb)
    • Noun: A statement or action expressing disapproval.
      • "They held a 'PROtest against the new law."
    • Verb: To express strong disapproval.
      • "They will pro'TEST the decision."
  19. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving permission.
      • "He got a 'PERmit to build a house."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "They don't per'MIT smoking here."
  20. 'REcord (noun) vs. re'CORD (verb)
    • Noun: A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past.
      • "She set a new world 'REcord."
    • Verb: To capture and store (a sound or performance).
      • "I will re'CORD the meeting."
  21. 'PREsent (noun) vs. pre'SENT (verb)
    • Noun: A gift.
      • "She received a beautiful 'PREsent."
    • Verb: To show or offer something.
      • "He will pre'SENT the report."
  22. 'CONtract (noun) vs. con'TRACT (verb)
    • Noun: A written or spoken agreement.
      • "They signed a 'CONtract."
    • Verb: To decrease in size or number.
      • "Muscles con'TRACT during exercise."
  23. 'IMpact (noun) vs. im'PACT (verb)
    • Noun: The effect or influence of one thing on another.
      • "The 'IMpact of the policy was significant."
    • Verb: To have a strong effect on something.
      • "The decision will im'PACT the company."
  24. 'REcord (noun) vs. re'CORD (verb)
    • Noun: A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past.
      • "She set a new world 'REcord."
    • Verb: To capture and store (a sound or performance).
      • "I will re'CORD the meeting."
  25. 'PROduce (noun) vs. pro'DUCE (verb)
    • Noun: Fresh fruits and vegetables.
      • "The market has fresh 'PROduce."
    • Verb: To create or manufacture.
      • "Factories pro'DUCE goods."
  26. 'CONtent (noun) vs. con'TENT (adjective)
    • Noun: The things that are held or included in something.
      • "The 'CONtent of the book is interesting."
    • Adjective: Satisfied or happy.
      • "He feels con'TENT with his life."
  27. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving permission.
      • "He got a 'PERmit to build a house."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "They don't per'MIT smoking here."
  28. 'REcord (noun) vs. re'CORD (verb)
    • Noun: A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past.
      • "She set a new world 'REcord."
    • Verb: To capture and store (a sound or performance).
      • "I will re'CORD the meeting."
  29. 'CONtract (noun) vs. con'TRACT (verb)
    • Noun: A written or spoken agreement.
      • "They signed a 'CONtract."
    • Verb: To decrease in size or number.
      • "Muscles con'TRACT during exercise."
  30. 'IMpact (noun) vs. im'PACT (verb)
    • Noun: The effect or influence of one thing on another.
      • "The 'IMpact of the policy was significant."
    • Verb: To have a strong effect on something.
      • "The decision will im'PACT the company."
  31. 'INsult (noun) vs. in'SULT (verb)
    • Noun: An offensive remark or action.
      • "That was a direct 'INsult to her intelligence."
    • Verb: To speak to or treat with disrespect.
      • "Don't in'SULT him by underestimating his abilities."
  32. 'CONduct (noun) vs. con'DUCT (verb)
    • Noun: Behavior.
      • "His 'CONduct during the meeting was excellent."
    • Verb: To lead or manage.
      • "She will con'DUCT the choir."
  33. 'EXtract (noun) vs. ex'TRACT (verb)
    • Noun: A concentrated substance or a passage taken from a larger work.
      • "Vanilla 'EXtract is used in baking."
    • Verb: To remove or take out.
      • "They will ex'TRACT the tooth."
  34. 'IMpact (noun) vs. im'PACT (verb)
    • Noun: The effect or influence of one thing on another.
      • "The 'IMpact of the new law was immediate."
    • Verb: To have a strong effect on something.
      • "This decision will im'PACT many lives."
  35. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving permission.
      • "You need a 'PERmit to park here."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "The law does not per'MIT such behavior."
  36. 'INcrease (noun) vs. in'CREASE (verb)
    • Noun: An upward change.
      • "There was a significant 'INcrease in sales."
    • Verb: To become larger or greater.
      • "We aim to in'CREASE our market share."
  37. 'PROduce (noun) vs. pro'DUCE (verb)
    • Noun: Fresh fruits and vegetables.
      • "The supermarket sells organic 'PROduce."
    • Verb: To create or manufacture.
      • "Our factories pro'DUCE thousands of units daily."
  38. 'REcord (noun) vs. re'CORD (verb)
    • Noun: A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past.
      • "The 'REcord shows a steady growth."
    • Verb: To capture and store (a sound or performance).
      • "We need to re'CORD the meeting."
  39. 'CONtent (noun) vs. con'TENT (adjective)
    • Noun: The things that are held or included in something.
      • "The 'CONtent of this book is fascinating."
    • Adjective: Satisfied or happy.
      • "He is con'TENT with his new job."
  40. 'REject (noun) vs. re'JECT (verb)
    • Noun: A person or thing dismissed as inadequate.
      • "The 'REjects were sent back for reworking."
    • Verb: To dismiss as inadequate.
      • "They will re'JECT your application if it's incomplete."
  41. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving permission.
      • "You need a 'PERmit to park here."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "They don't per'MIT smoking here."
  42. 'CONtract (noun) vs. con'TRACT (verb)
    • Noun: A written or spoken agreement.
      • "He signed a 'CONtract for the new job."
    • Verb: To decrease in size or number.
      • "The muscles con'TRACT when they are cold."
  43. 'CONvert (noun) vs. con'VERT (verb)
    • Noun: A person who has been persuaded to change their beliefs.
      • "He is a 'CONvert to the new religion."
    • Verb: To change in form, character, or function.
      • "You can con'VERT the document to PDF."
  44. 'REfund (noun) vs. re'FUND (verb)
    • Noun: Money returned.
      • "I received a 'REfund for the damaged item."
    • Verb: To give back money.
      • "They will re'FUND your money."
  45. 'PROduce (noun) vs. pro'DUCE (verb)
    • Noun: Fresh fruits and vegetables.
      • "The 'PROduce section is at the front of the store."
    • Verb: To create or manufacture.
      • "Factories pro'DUCE a variety of goods."
  46. 'CONduct (noun) vs. con'DUCT (verb)
    • Noun: Behavior.
      • "Her 'CONduct was professional."
    • Verb: To lead or manage.
      • "He will con'DUCT the orchestra."
  47. 'CONtent (noun) vs. con'TENT (adjective)
    • Noun: The things that are held or included in something.
      • "The 'CONtent of the box was surprising."
    • Adjective: Satisfied or happy.
      • "She felt con'TENT with her life."
  48. 'INcrease (noun) vs. in'CREASE (verb)
    • Noun: An upward change.
      • "There was a significant 'INcrease in demand."
    • Verb: To become larger or greater.
      • "We need to in'CREASE our efforts."
  49. 'REcord (noun) vs. re'CORD (verb)
    • Noun: A thing constituting a piece of evidence about the past.
      • "She holds the 'REcord for the longest jump."
    • Verb: To capture and store (a sound or performance).
      • "They will re'CORD the concert."
  50. 'PERmit (noun) vs. per'MIT (verb)
    • Noun: An official document giving permission.
      • "He applied for a 'PERmit to build a deck."
    • Verb: To allow.
      • "They won't per'MIT any exceptions."
By practicing the stress patterns in these words, learners can better understand and apply correct word stress in English, improving both their comprehension and pronunciation.

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