Russian · Unit 01 · Week 02
Stress and Sound
Hear the syllable that carries the word.
Notice stress and use it to pronounce common words clearly.
Core idea
Practice for meaning
Russian stress can move; listen for the strongest syllable before speaking.
Speak it
A scene you can use
Read the Cyrillic first, then use the Latin pronunciation and English meaning. Play each phrase slowly and at a natural pace.
thank you
Retrieval test
Lesson check
Where is the stress in спасибо?
Lesson summary and completion
What to retain
The stress is on the second syllable: spa-SEE-ba.
Save your reading and continue when ready. All retrieval and physical practice in this extended lesson is optional; reading completion does not record a passing test or professional competence.
Ready to continue? The reading action is always available here. This is a reading position, not proof of understanding. Nothing advances automatically.