DIFFERENT TYPES OF STRESS IN ENGLISH

Abstract

This extended thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of stress in the English language, focusing on its phonetic, phonological, and communicative functions. Stress is a core element of pronunciation that determines rhythm, emphasis, and meaning in speech. The study examines various types of stress, including word stress, sentence stress, logical stress, emphatic stress, rhythmic stress, and secondary stress. It also explores stress placement rules, acoustic features, and cross-linguistic differences, particularly in comparison with the Uzbek language. The research highlights common learner difficulties and proposes strategies for effective acquisition. Mastery of stress patterns is shown to be essential for achieving fluency, intelligibility, and natural communication.