stressed/unstressed syllablesVersion en ligne This exercise will help the student identify where the stress takes place when contrasting words. Say if the words in parenthesis have the stress on the first syllable or on the second syllable. par Lorena Reyes 1 Say if the words in parenthesis have the stress on the first syllable or on the second syllable. Hints 1 He feels (happy) when he visits his family, but (unhappy) when he has to leave. 2 Is your party (formal) or (informal)? 3 She is (able) to dance, but (unable) to sing when she dances.