Why are words like "photographic" and photography" pronounced differently? With countless other related yet distinct words in English, aren't there any simple rules that can help us to quickly and easily know their stress patterns? If you ask around, the most common answer will be "no, you just have to memorize each and every one." Others will go in the opposite direction, providing a long, confusing list of rules peppered with exceptions. For someone learning English as a second language, these lists are nearly impossible to memorize, let alone apply. This book debunks the first belief that there are no rules at all while vastly simplifying the second. There are just three rules (the "3 Suffix Rules") that dominate the stress patterns of words with many commonly used suffixes. Once you know them, you will virtually eliminate the need to memorize individual words one by one. With these 3 Suffix Rules, get ready to experience a sharp improvement in your English pronunciation!