In every lexical word, and in some grammatical words, one syllable is identified as having primary stress, though in monosyllables the stress is not generally marked.
Initially he is dressed in a loincloth only (with an occasional cravat added in an amusing attempt to appear more civilized) and speaks in grunts and monosyllables.
Such harmless industry may surely be forgiven if it can not be praised; may he therefore never want a monosyllable who can use it with such wonderful dexterity.
