The accent mark goes over the first I. (po-li'-ti-cal)
The stress goes on the tici part of the word ie- poli-TISH-an
On the first syllable:
POL.i.tics
The stress mark in a word is usually placed on the syllable that is emphasized when spoken. The stress can vary based on the word's origin and pronunciation. To determine where to put the stress mark, consult a dictionary or language reference guide for specific words.
The stress mark in the word "ordinary" is placed on the first syllable: OR-di-nary.
occasion
mit
what is stressmark
Hez - i - teyt - stress on Hez
WEL-come
About is stressed on the second syllable.
in the first syllable
ele` mentary
The stress mark in the word "ambassador" is placed on the second syllable, so it is pronounced as am-BASS-a-dor.
dis COV er