Here's a breakdown:
* Monosyllabic words: Words with only one syllable. These words are always stressed on the single syllable they contain.
* Examples: "cat", "dog", "run", "jump", "love", "hate"
However, there are some exceptions to this rule:
* Proper nouns: Sometimes, the last syllable of a proper noun is stressed, even if it has more than one syllable.
* Examples: "Canada", "Alaska", "Japan", "Shakespeare", "Beethoven"
* Words with a special emphasis: Sometimes, the last syllable of a word is stressed for emphasis or to differentiate it from another word.
* Examples: "record" (noun) vs. "re'cord" (verb)
Important Note: Most English words are not stressed on the last syllable. In most words, stress falls on earlier syllables.
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