Two-syllable words usually follow a pattern based on whether the word is a Noun/Adjective or a Verb.
(Noun: a gift) vs. pre-SENT (Verb: to give a speech) OB-ject (Noun: a thing) vs. ob-JECT (Verb: to disagree) 4. Survival Exercises Word Stress Rules | Learn English The Syllable Stress Survival Guide Pdf
