... the third syllable from end if words end with -cy, -ty, -phy, -gy, -alExample deMOcracy, dependaBIlity, phoTOgraphy, geOLogy, CRItical, geological - Stress on the following syllable: ADE, OO, ... 2-syllable adj PRESent, SLENder, CLEVer, HAPpyVerbs end with OW, EN, Y, EL, ER, LE, ISH to open, to follow, to hurry, to struggle, to flatter, to finish2 Stress on last syllablerule exampleMost ... exampleMost 2-syllable verbs to preSENT, to exPORT, to deCIDE, to beGINII. Three or > three syllable words1. General rule: Stress 3rd syllable - counting backwardsExample celebrate, curriculum,...