The word 'excite' is accented on the second syllable. The first syllable is 'ex' and the second is 'cite'. When the word is spoken, the 'cite' syllable is emphasized while the 'ex' is not.
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.
Accented on the second syllable.
Install is accented on the second syllable.