Acting has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The strong yen is acting against Japan's export industry. | |
| 2. | That's just a shot in the dark. How do you think you'll succeed by just acting on the spur of the moment like that? | |
| 3. | Mary is always acting foolishly. | |
| 4. | Mr Brown was acting in the capacity of ambassador. | |
| 5. | Who is the boy acting the part of Peter Pan? | |
| 6. | There's no sense acting all triumphant like a conquering hero over such a minor thing. | |
| 7. | You are acting beyond your position. | |
| 8. | It was mismanagement of the company's affairs by the acting director. | |
| 9. | Jane has been acting in films since she was eleven. | |
| 10. | Jane saw the students acting well on the stage. |