THE PECULIARITIES OF WORD STRESS IN THE UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGES

Abstract

This study examines the characteristics of word stress in both English and Uzbek languages using comparison and contrast techniques. It notes and explains the peculiarities of word stress in each language, highlighting both inconsistencies and similarities. Word stress, or emphasis placed on specific syllables when pronouncing words, varies between languages. In English, word stress, also known as lexical stress, plays a significant role in pronunciation by determining vowel clarity. The article focuses on providing data about the distinct characteristics of word stress in two languages: English and Uzbek.