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Present is stressed on the first syllable when used as a noun.

Present is stressed on the second syllable when used as a verb.

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If you are a 4th grader or below, I will assist by telling you that emphasis should be placed on "coun." If you are above the 4th grade, you need to be embarrassed for asking this question and return to the 4th grade to get some latent remedial help.

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The second syllable is stressed. EnCOUNter

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en-COUN-ter

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