das Kabel
der Bericht
die Reparatur
die Kiste
der Tisch

The idea

Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.

A controlled speaking comparison

Keep a single focus for one attempt: ADAPTER; EINLADUNG; QUITTUNG; GLÄSER; STUHL; ENTWURF. Read a complete sentence, compare it with a dictionary or a suitable spoken model, and change one feature at a time. Device speech is synthetic and varies by browser. It may not produce the exact contrastive stress you intend; for such contrasts, speak the marked focus yourself or work with a listener.

Examples

  • Ich brauche den ADAPTER, nicht das lange Kabel.I need the adapter, not the long cable.Target in context: correcting the object of an action. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.
  • Sie hat die EINLADUNG verschickt, nicht den Bericht.She sent the invitation, not the report.Target in context: correcting the object of an action. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.
  • Wir suchen die QUITTUNG für die kleine Reparatur.We are looking for the receipt for the small repair.Target in context: correcting the object of an action. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.
  • Bitte bring die GLÄSER aus der oberen Kiste.Please bring the glasses from the upper box.Target in context: correcting the object of an action. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.
  • Er hat einen STUHL reserviert, keinen ganzen Tisch.He reserved a chair, not a whole table.Target in context: correcting the object of an action. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.
  • Ich habe den ENTWURF gelesen, noch nicht die Endfassung.I have read the draft, not yet the final version.Target in context: correcting the object of an action. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.

Read-aloud uses a synthetic German voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.

Watch out

Changing the stressed noun changes the contrast, even if the sentence’s grammar stays identical.

Try it yourself

  1. Markiere die Zielstelle in diesen Wörtern und lies anschließend den vollständigen Beispielsatz: ADAPTER; EINLADUNG; QUITTUNG; GLÄSER; STUHL; ENTWURF.

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    Zielwörter: ADAPTER; EINLADUNG; QUITTUNG; GLÄSER; STUHL; ENTWURF. Beachte dazu: Ein Akzent auf dem Objektnomen kann korrigieren, was gebracht, gefunden oder bestellt wurde. Sprich die Umgebung relativ neutral und hebe den gemeinten Gegenstand hervor. Die Großschreibung dient nur der Übung.

    The target set is ADAPTER; EINLADUNG; QUITTUNG; GLÄSER; STUHL; ENTWURF. Stress on an object noun can correct what was brought, found or ordered. Keep the surrounding sentence relatively neutral and make the intended object prominent. The capitalized words here are practice cues, not spelling rules.

  2. Erkläre die hier geübte Aussprache einem Lernpartner. Nenne ein Beispiel und eine Grenze der Regel.

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    Ein Akzent auf dem Objektnomen kann korrigieren, was gebracht, gefunden oder bestellt wurde. Sprich die Umgebung relativ neutral und hebe den gemeinten Gegenstand hervor. Die Großschreibung dient nur der Übung. Ein anderes betontes Nomen verändert den Gegensatz, auch wenn die Grammatik des Satzes gleich bleibt.

    Changing the stressed noun changes the contrast, even if the sentence’s grammar stays identical. A useful explanation includes the selected pattern and its context rather than a rule about every German word.

  3. Sprich zwei eigene Sätze mit den Zielwörtern. Vergleiche zunächst langsam, danach in einem verständlichen normalen Tempo.

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    Mögliche Satzmuster: Ich brauche den ADAPTER, nicht das lange Kabel. Sie hat die EINLADUNG verschickt, nicht den Bericht. Achte auf Verständlichkeit und das konkrete Ziel, nicht auf möglichst hohes Tempo.

    Many original sentences are possible. The intended word and message should remain recognizable. Use a relevant spoken model and listener feedback; the page does not automatically assess the recording.

Use it today

Take “Ich brauche den ADAPTER, nicht das lange Kabel.” and “Sie hat die EINLADUNG verschickt, nicht den Bericht.” and change one detail in each while keeping the focus on ADAPTER; EINLADUNG; QUITTUNG; GLÄSER; STUHL; ENTWURF. Say each slowly and then at a comfortable conversational pace. Ask a listener what they understood. If you record yourself in your own recording app, compare a specific feature rather than judging your entire accent at once.