Find a Syllable in word

Raj that's really a good q, one I've pondered. The rules apparently get complicated:

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I'm not sure Raj whether you're asking about the stress on a syllable or on the word itself. If the latter, also a good q. I've noted the TV actor who apparently doesn't quite understand an occasional line, will accent the wrong word

Eg, with several others standing around: "You're asking me?" he'll stress one of the first two instead of the obvious "me?"