Failure to emphasize the correct syllable (such as saying “sil- lah-bl”) is an example of the following type of pronunciation error:

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Misplacing the stress in a word, such as pronouncing "syllable" incorrectly by emphasizing the wrong syllable, is an example of a misplaced stress error. This type of error involves incorrectly placing the emphasis on a different part of the word than is standard in the language.

Failure to Emphasize the Correct Syllable (Such as Saying “Sil-