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blackbird is not black bird: Where does the stress go in compound nouns?
For the same words, putting the stress at the beginning versus the end changes the meaning completely. By learning the "Is this the name of a thing?" self-test method, you'll be able to understand and correctly pronounce compound nouns like GREENhouse and HOTdog, instantly making your English rhythm sound more natural.
IdiomsCompound NounsWord StressPronunciation