The stress should fall on the first syllable of the words.

The stress is always on the first syllable of the word.

In the second example, a place name with a High tone on the first syllable is used.

Stress is generally on the first syllable of the word.

In French, the emphasis is always on the last syllable of a word.

There may be a small increase in pitch on the final syllable of the question.

The voice fell to a whisper on the last syllable of the name.

The town's name is pronounced with a long a and stress on the first syllable.

In words where the primary stress falls on the third syllable or later.

He pronounced the last word with the stress on the middle syllable.