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. 2016 Oct 17;22(4):287–304. doi: 10.1002/dys.1535
Same Primary Syllable Stress
First Syllable
succulent merchandise vertigo
scandalous camouflage utterance
qualify paranoid mischievous
optimum faraway counsellor
invalid demonstrate waterproof
melody treasurer clinical
fabulous prototype immigrant
masterpiece colourful juvenile
resident notable masculine
Third Syllable
disbelief reassure comprehend
unforeseen disregard entertain
reproduce immature overweight
unprepared indiscreet rationale
humankind nationwide disarray
recommend silhouette disappear
whereabouts millionaire discontent
underneath volunteer represent
indirect overcome nonetheless
Different Primary Syllable Stress
(sequence of primary stress)
bearable assertive undermine 1,2,3
infrequent disagree extrovert 2,3,1
overdue celebrate horrific 3,1,2
lunatic picturesque offender 1,3,2
repulsive aftermath underfoot 2,1,3
introduce upheaval luminous 3,2,1
feasible respectful pioneer 1,2,3
enclosure guarantee manuscript 2,3,1
incomplete miniature pathetic 3,1,2
hesitate infrared disloyal 1,3,2
fanatic soluble overgrown 2,1,3
indistinct unfriendly occupy 3,2,1
complement barbaric souvenir 1,2,3
excursion refugee lovable 2,3,1
referee undergrowth quotation 3,1,2
organise insecure misfortune 1,3,2
immortal arrogant employee 2,1,3
overnight dimension recipe 3,2,1