Essential has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
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| 1. | We can and should argue about the best approach to solve the problem. But to simply deny the problem not only betrays future generations, it betrays the essential spirit of this country — the essential spirit of innovation and practical problem-solving that guided our Founders. | |
| 2. | “The music of the Yazidi people is absolutely essential to their culture,” Bochmann told VOA. “Only one section of the people, the Qawals caste, are allowed to sing the music. There are only 16 of them left, and so we thought it would be essential in case another genocide took place, or anything else horrific, that we lodge this and record it.” | |
| 3. | When you send a telegram, brevity is essential because you will be charged for every word. | |
| 4. | Fruits and vegetables are essential to a balanced diet. | |
| 5. | Diligence is essential to success in life. | |
| 6. | Patience is essential for a teacher. | |
| 7. | Education is one of the most essential aspects of life. | |
| 8. | The essential points of my argument have been expressed in the preceding pages. | |
| 9. | It is essential to keep calm in a time of crisis and avoid going haywire. | |
| 10. | Some knowledge of foreign languages, of Spanish in particular, is essential. |