Compound Nouns

Compound Nouns

Compound nouns are two nouns together where the first noun
describes the second:
EX.
child-seat = a seat for children
bus-stop = a places for buses to stop so people can get in
Compound Nouns

Compound nouns are two nouns together where the first noun
describes the second:
EX.
child-seat = a seat for children
bus-stop = a places for buses to stop so people can get in

--> In compound nouns, the

first noun is stressed more
strongly than
the second.
Compound Nouns

PRONUNCIATION
Stress is important in pronunciation, as it distinguishes between a
compound noun and an adjective with a noun.
In compound nouns, the stress usually falls on the first syllable.
Compound Nouns

PRONUNCIATION
Stress is important in pronunciation, as it distinguishes between a
compound noun and an adjective with a noun.
In compound nouns, the stress usually falls on the first syllable.

a 'greenhouse = place where we a green 'house = house painted

grow plants (compound noun) green (adjective and noun)
Compound Nouns

a 'bluebird = type of bird a blue 'bird = any bird with

(compound noun) blue feathers
(adjective and noun)