25 words in which we put the wrong emphasis (+ useful cheat sheets)
Forming / / December 19, 2019
1. Contract, contracts, agreements
Perhaps the most common case of incorrect setting accents. It is believed that the stress on the first syllable put those who use the word as a professional term. Do not believe it: the correct version of just one.
The phrase to remember:
To suddenly came out dispute
Enclose dogovór.
2. Catalog
Here, as in the previous case, there is only correct option pronunciation. The correct position of the stress in the word - to the sound of "o". For all values of words. There are no exceptions.
The phrase to remember:
Gift helped me choose
One good katalóg.
3. Kvartál
Some people believe that when we are talking about a city block, the emphasis should be placed on the second syllable, and when about a quarter of the calendar year - at first. Especially the conviction that "rule" followed by accountants for whom the word "Quarter" - part of a professional slang. However, the dictionaries say that in both cases, the stress falls on the second syllable.
The phrase to remember:
The accounting Abraham -
Kvartál completed.
4. Ringing, ringing, call
Despite the fact that the word has become the subject of numerous discussions, some still incorrectly put in it an accent. We offer remember once and for all: the stress falls on the second syllable.
The phrase to remember:
no zvónit philologist.
Philologist always call.
5. Began, begun
The "beginning" verb past tense stress falls on the last syllable, although the infinitive stress and rush on the second - "nachátsya". This is what causes confusion. There can only be a single correct variant pronunciation - with the accent on the last syllable. For the short form of the passive past participle feminine time it operates a similar rule.
The phrase to remember:
large vanity
Around us started.
6. facilitate
Often the word is only complicates everything. According to the norms the emphasis is on the last syllable. "Oblégchit" Variation pronunciation is often used in colloquial speech, but it is not permissible. In this case, dictionaries give only correct variant pronunciation.
The phrase to remember:
Accents difficult to memorize -
Poems can alleviate the problem.
7. Deepen, deepen
In accordance with orthoepical norms of modern Russian literary language in these words, the emphasis is on the last syllable. Pronunciation with the stressed vowel «at» It is colloquial. And if you watch your language, it is better not to use.
The phrase to remember:
The ships can not swim -
Here you need to deepen the channel.
8. More beautiful
When it comes to the comparative degree of the adjective "beautiful", many of us are confused. The emphasis is often on the penultimate syllable, which is wrong. Here is the rule: the word "beautiful" accent It puts not like other adjectives to be its (silnée, bystrée, zdorovée). This will help remember the correct version of the pronunciation.
The phrase to remember:
Those of us happier
In whom the soul is beautiful.
9. latte
Placing an order in a coffee shop or restaurant, really do not want to be trapped (yes, the word is spelled as one word). The emphasis in the word "látte" falls on the first syllable. This variant pronunciation of words will allow you to always speak correctly.
The phrase to remember:
The cup Zlata
Fragrant látte.
10. Garbage chute
The word consists of two bases - "garbage" and "wire" - and represents a system that "provódit trash". So, putting the accent, it is necessary to build on the meaning and the verb "provódit". The same rule works with other words, formed a similar way: gazoprovód, nefteprovód, puteprovód.
The phrase to remember:
On-site - dance,
Clean musoroprovód.
11. Apostrophe
A more complicated case. At the hearing we have some reason the option "apóstrof", although this is not true. Correctly put the emphasis on the last syllable.
The phrase to remember:
In vain he wrote so many verses,
I do not put it apostróf.
12. Fenómen
In the literature (eg, medical), the emphasis is always placed on the sound "o". This literary norm. Making emphasis on the last syllable is permissible only in the spoken language, but this is considered undesirable. If you avoid common parlance, put the accent on the second syllable.
The phrase to remember:
Rendered a verdict: he is innocent.
So strange it was fenómen.
13. Beet
Despite the fact that the letter "e" is always a shock, a word in the Russian language often raises questions. The error occurs because of the fact that many people write it correctly - through "e". Remember: "Beet" is always written and pronounced by the letter "e", no other choice.
The phrase to remember:
Beet crying beginning,
To the roots wet:
- I am, guys, do not sveklá,
I guys, beets.
14. Sorrel
With these words are not so simple. Previously, it was permissible to put the emphasis on the first syllable, but today this variant pronunciations considered obsolete and contrary to the literary norm. And it's not only the complexity associated with the word "dock": philologists still debate, whether he has the plural.
The phrase to remember:
Flew shaggy bumblebee
And I sat on schavél.
15. Agents,
It does not matter what value you use that word (method, type of transport or money), the emphasis is never placed on the last syllable - it does not float, as many believe. In all case forms of the word "means" the accent on the first syllable.
The phrase to remember:
In love and war
All means are good.
16. Cakes, pies
Another frequently used word in which many make the mistake. To remember where the emphasis should fall, you can focus on the word "cake".
The phrase to remember:
The museum - still life:
On them - flowers and tórty.
17. Chain
Although, in which the value of the word is used (a piece of jewelry or a line of soldiers), shock is the second syllable. Another option is the wrong pronunciation.
The phrase to remember:
Very much like a daughter
Brooches and tsepóchki.
18. masterfully
The word is associated with the same root as the word "master", where the stress falls on the first syllable. This association and it becomes the main reason for the incorrect statement of stress in a word. "Workshop" - the same case when it is better just to remember, rather than trying to find the logic.
The phrase to remember:
He rubbed a little whiskey,
Drank whiskey expertly.
19. Graffiti
In the Russian language the word comes from the Italian (pronounced "Graffiti") and retained the accent. You can follow another logic: orthoepical according to the norms of modern Russian literary language in trohslozhnom word emphasis often placed on the second syllable.
The phrase to remember:
No, you just look!
Graffiti on the wall again.
20. Shoe
The hero of the beloved Soviet comedy said "shoe", but this does not mean that we should do so. You can check yourself this: "shoes", the accent on the first syllable, means, in the singular will be similar.
The phrase to remember:
The word "shoe," I read
With an emphasis on "the other."
21. Bármen
If you look at pronouncing dictionary to ensure correct pronunciation of the word, you can find different options. The unequivocal answer is no: dictionaries Reznichenko and Zarva argue that it is necessary to say "bármen" and Dictionary Rosenthal recommends say "barmén". Despite this, most modern philologists recommend to put the emphasis on the first syllable - as in other words, which came from English to Russian.
The phrase to remember:
To add charm to the dinner,
Bármen prepared cocktail.
22. Bóchkovy
As is the case with "beets" incorrect statement of the stress is due to misspellings. On the labels of kvass can see the option "bochkovóy" - in this case, the accent and asks on the last syllable. However, this spelling is incorrect. Competently write and speak "bóchkovy kvass" (brew of bóchki). With beer similar situation.
The phrase to remember:
Bóchkovy brew - one that is of bóchki.
23. Jalousie
Here we must recall the origin of the word. It came in the Russian language from the French, and this language is characterized by setting the accent on the last syllable. A similar rule is preserved for the Russian version.
The phrase to remember:
quickly fetch
For windows blinds!
24. Cork, uncork
Verbs are used in everyday speech often. Perhaps this is the reason errors in pronunciation. According orthoepical normal emphasis should be placed on the second syllable. The rule holds for all single-root words.
The phrase to remember:
Dwarf gathered in the wood shavings
And corked bottle.
25. Spark
And although the most familiar variant pronunciation "iskrá" right is a "spark." Put the emphasis on the first syllable should be in the literary language, and in conversation. A similar rule applies to all case forms both singular and plural numbers.
The phrase to remember:
He flew from the fire
And went out quickly -
Kohl is not true, then a spark,
If it is true - a spark!
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