Example of compound word with secondary stress?

A great example of a compound word with secondary stress is "international".

* Primary stress: falls on the second syllable "na"

* Secondary stress: falls on the first syllable "in"

This secondary stress helps distinguish it from the word "international" without the prefix "in-". The secondary stress makes it clear that the word is "in" something that is "national".

Here's how the word would look phonetically with stress markings:

ɪntərnæʃənəl

Other examples of compound words with secondary stress include:

* understanding

* predetermine

* reconsideration

* cooperate

* individual

Remember that secondary stress is usually weaker than primary stress, but it still helps to clarify the meaning of the word and make it easier to pronounce.