January Contest
January 02, 2008
October's contest was
Rita Alarcon of Westminster, CA –
Congratulations!
Words have syllables (beats of energy) that can be counted. Use your hand to tap each time you hear a syllable when you say the word “January.” Four, right? “jan-u-a-ry.” Again, tap your fingers when you say “January.” You’ll notice that the first tap is louder and longer than the others. That means the first syllable is stressed: JAN-u-a-ry.
Now, Here’s the Contest!
It’s the beginning of a new year. Count one point for each syllable in these words relating to beginnings. Then add the number of the stressed syllable in the word. For example, “begin” has 2 syllables and the second syllable is stressed so it has 4 points. Find the word with the highest points.
beginning
commencement
inaugurate
initiate
originate
pioneering
Words have syllables (beats of energy) that can be counted. Use your hand to tap each time you hear a syllable when you say the word “January.” Four, right? “jan-u-a-ry.” Again, tap your fingers when you say “January.” You’ll notice that the first tap is louder and longer than the others. That means the first syllable is stressed: JAN-u-a-ry.
Now, Here’s the Contest!
It’s the beginning of a new year. Count one point for each syllable in these words relating to beginnings. Then add the number of the stressed syllable in the word. For example, “begin” has 2 syllables and the second syllable is stressed so it has 4 points. Find the word with the highest points.
beginning
commencement
inaugurate
initiate
originate
pioneering