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Special Category: Words ending in -ity

This is a  bunch of words (and there are many, many more -- add them to the list and practice them when you run across them in your reading) that end in ity.  The accent on all of these falls right before the "ity" part.  You might want to regroup them - put all the two syllable words together - if that helps develop the 'rhythm' of the words.
Some people have a *lot* of trouble with these; if so, pick some good ones to learn and practice those until they're mastered.  Group them so the ones that are similar come together, then put them on flashcards and (gasp!) shuffle the deck a bit.
 

* a toughie -- you have to divide between two vowels.