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What are the words that stress on first syllable?

It's impossible to give you a list of all words that stress the first syllable! There are simply too many.

However, I can give you some pointers on how to identify words that are stressed on the first syllable:

General Rules:

* Most two-syllable words in English are stressed on the first syllable.

* Examples: 'happy, 'table, 'basket, 'flower

* Words ending in "-tion", "-sion", "-ity", "-ety", "-ic", "-al", "-ian", "-ious", "-ical", "-ian", "-eous" are usually stressed on the second syllable.

* Examples: information, religion, ability, activity, music, national, musician, curious, historical, librarian, courteous

* Words with prefixes are usually stressed on the root word.

* Examples: unhappy, rebuild, present

Exceptions:

There are always exceptions to the rules. Some words that seem like they should follow the rules, don't. It's best to learn these words through practice and exposure.

Tips for Learning:

* Use a dictionary: Most dictionaries mark the stressed syllable with an accent mark (').

* Listen to native speakers: Pay attention to how they pronounce words.

* Practice: The more you read and listen, the more familiar you will become with stress patterns in English.

Instead of asking for a list of words, could you tell me what kind of words you are interested in? Maybe:

* Specific categories of words (e.g., adjectives, verbs, nouns)

* Words related to a specific topic (e.g., science, technology)

* Words that have a particular characteristic (e.g., words with two syllables, words with prefixes)

This will help me provide you with a more focused and helpful response.

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