Seven: Lucky Number
Lesson 7 brings luck! “Seven” is a two-syllable word with stress on the first syllable. Let’s master it!
Stress Pattern: SEV-en (stress on first syllable). The second syllable is reduced to schwa /ə/ in casual speech.
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