Beach Park
7 th Grade Building Vocabulary
Syllables-Pronunciation
Name
Question #1:
Is this statement true or false?
There must be a vowel in every syllable.
A.
true
B.
false
Question #2:
Is this statement true or false?
In the dictionary, the stressed syllable receives a stronger pronunciation.
A.
true
B.
false
Question #3:
How many syllables are in this word? batch (bach) n. Number or persons or things taken together: group
A.
1
B.
3
C.
4
D.
2
Question #4:
How many syllables are in this word? trophy (trō fē) n. Cup, bowl, statuette on a pedestal, or other object for display, usually awarded for some achievement.
A.
3
B.
2
C.
4
Question #5:
How many syllables are in this word? commotion (k Ə mō’ sh Ə n) n. Noisy or turbulent disturbance, excitement, or disorder: agitation
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
Question #6:
How many syllables are in this word? considerate (k Ə n sid’ Ə r it) adj. Characterized by a regard for others and their feelings.
A.
4
B.
3
C.
1
D.
2
Question #7:
How many syllables are in this word? elope (I lōp’) v. To run away secretly with one’s lover, especially to get married
A.
3
B.
2
C.
1
D.
4
Question #8:
Use the dictionary to choose the correct answer.
Where is the stress mark placed in this word? afloat
A.
a’
B.
no stress
C.
float’
Question #9:
Use the dictionary to choose the correct answer.
Where is the stress mark placed in this word? aged
A.
a’
B.
no stress
C.
ged’
Question #10:
Use the dictionary to choose the correct answer.
Where is the stress mark placed in this word? alias
A.
li’
B.
a’
C.
as’

Beach Park
7 th Grade Building Vocabulary
Syllables-Pronunciation
Name
Question #11:
Use the dictionary to choose the correct answer.
How many syllables does this word have? alibi
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
Question #12:
Use the dictionary to choose the correct answer.
Which syllable in this word is NOT stressed? anguish
A.
first syllable
B.
second syllable
Question #13:
How many syllables are in this word? begrudge (bi gruj’) v. To envy
A.
2
B.
1
C.
4
D.
3
Question #14:
How many syllables are in this word? jilt (jilt) v. To cast off or desert
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
Question #15:
How many syllables are in this word? compete (k Ə m pēt’) v. To contend with another or others as if for a prize; vie
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
1
Question #16:
Where is the stress mark placed in this word? notable (nō’ t Ə b Ə l) adj. Worthy of notice; noteworthy, remarkable
A.
no’
B.
ta’
C.
ble’
Question #17:
Which syllable has the primary stress in this word? representation (rep’ ri zen tā sh Ə n) n. Account, statement, or description
A.
third syllable
B.
first syllable
C.
second syllable
D.
fourth syllable
Question #18:
Which syllable is stressed in this word? reception (ri sep’ sh Ə n) n. Act of receiving or fact of being received
A.
second syllable
B.
third syllable
C.
first syllable
Question #19:
Use the dictionary to choose the correct answer
Which syllable in this word has the primary stress? apparatus
A.
second syllable
B.
first syllable
C.
fourth syllable
D.
third syllable
Question #20:
How many syllables are in this word? barrier (bar’ Ə Ər ) n. Something that blocks the way; a defensive barrier; a mountain barrier
A.
2
B.
4
C.
3
D.
1

Beach Park
7 th Grade Building Vocabulary
Syllables-Pronunciation
Name
Question #21:
Which syllable is stressed in this word? baffle (baf’ Ə l) v. To bewilder or puzzle greatly; perplex
A.
second syllable
B.
first syllable
Question #22:
How many syllables are in this word? deputy (dep’ y Ə tē) n. Person appointed or authorized to represent or act for another or others
A.
4
B.
3
C.
2
Question #23:
Which syllable is stressed in this word? radiant (rā dē Ə nt) adj. Shining brightly; beaming
A.
second syllable
B.
first syllable
C.
third syllable
Question #24:
Which syllable is stressed in this word? violence (vī’ Ə l Ə ns) n. Great physical force used to injure or hurt
A.
third syllable
B.
first syllable
C.
second syllable
Question #25:
Where is the primary stress in this word? elevate (el’ Ə vāt) v. To raise; lift up
A.
first syllable
B.
third syllable
C.
second syllable

Beach Park
7 th Grade Building Vocabulary
Syllables-Pronunciation
Answer Key
1. A -true
2. A -true
3. A -1
4. B -2
5. B -3
6. A -4
7. B -2
8. C -float'
9. C -no stress
10. B -a'
11. B -3
12. B -second syllable
13. A -2
14. A -1
15. A -2
16. A -no'
17. D -fourth syllable
18. A -second syllable
19. D -third syllable
20. C -3
21. B -first syllable
22. B -3
23. B -first syllable
24. B -first syllable
25. A -first syllable