Yes it. Is
The accented syllable in the word "alert" is the first syllable.
The word "alert" has the stress on the first syllable, making it a first accented syllable word.
second accented syllable
The second.
It is accented in the second syllable.
a second accented syllable
The first syllable of kettle is accented.
Shoulder is accented on the first syllable.
"Ignore" is accented on the second syllable.
Applaud is accented on the second syllable.
It is accented on the second syllable.
Before is accented on the second syllable.