Word Stress for Work and Study — B1 English Pronunciation Practice Test
About this practice test
Practise B1 English pronunciation by identifying the main stressed syllable in familiar work and study vocabulary.
What you’ll practice
Hear the difference
Recognise vowel and consonant contrasts in clear recordings.
Stress and rhythm
Identify strong syllables and emphasized words.
Listen and review
Replay each recording and learn from answer explanations.
What to expect:
8 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.
- Practice level
- B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Single choice
How to approach this practice
Read the instructions and work through the questions before opening the answers.
Recording 1
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customer
Recording 2
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appointment
Recording 3
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equipment
Recording 4
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engineer
Recording 5
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manager
Recording 6
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education
Recording 7
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successful
Recording 8
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company
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word customer. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- First syllable
The main stress is on the first syllable: CUS–to–mer. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: The main stress is on the first syllable: CUS–to–mer. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Second syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Third syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word appointment. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Second syllable
The main stress is on the second syllable: ap–POINT–ment. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Second syllable: The main stress is on the second syllable: ap–POINT–ment. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Third syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word equipment. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Second syllable
The main stress is on the second syllable: e–QUIP–ment. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Second syllable: The main stress is on the second syllable: e–QUIP–ment. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Third syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word engineer. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Third syllable
The main stress is on the third syllable: en–gi–NEER. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Second syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Third syllable: The main stress is on the third syllable: en–gi–NEER. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word manager. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- First syllable
The main stress is on the first syllable: MAN–a–ger. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: The main stress is on the first syllable: MAN–a–ger. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Second syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Third syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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Question 6 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word education. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
- Fourth syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Third syllable
The main stress is on the third syllable: ed–u–CA–tion. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Second syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Third syllable: The main stress is on the third syllable: ed–u–CA–tion. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Fourth syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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Question 7 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word successful. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- Second syllable
The main stress is on the second syllable: suc–CESS–ful. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Second syllable: The main stress is on the second syllable: suc–CESS–ful. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Third syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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Question 8 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the word company. Which syllable carries the main stress?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- First syllable
- Second syllable
- Third syllable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- First syllable
The main stress is on the first syllable: COM–pa–ny. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
First syllable: The main stress is on the first syllable: COM–pa–ny. Listen for the strongest beat, rather than spelling alone.
Second syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
Third syllable: Listen again and compare the target sounds before checking the explanation.
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