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Present is stressed on the first syllable when used as a noun.
Present is stressed on the second syllable when used as a verb.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you are a 4th grader or below, I will assist by telling you that emphasis should be placed on "coun." If you are above the 4th grade, you need to be embarrassed for asking this question and return to the 4th grade to get some latent remedial help.
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∙ 14y agoThe second syllable is stressed. EnCOUNter
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∙ 15y agoen-COUN-ter
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