Category: Accent Modification
In this two-minute video, David stresses the first syllable of two-syllable nouns, and stresses the second syllable of two-syllable verbs. All of the following words contain the /eɪ/ sound: chaos, nature, ancient, razor, nasal, decay, convey, delay, complain, debate. For more videos on pronunciation, please go to my YouTube channel called Pronunciation Practice with David. https://www.youtube.com/@theenglishcircle5501 …
In this short 3-minute video, David shows how the same word can be stressed differently, depending on whether the word is used as a noun or as a verb. For more videos on pronunciation, please go to my YouTube channel called Pronunciation Practice with David. https://www.youtube.com/@theenglishcircle5501
Accent Modification – Stress Within a Word (Part Two) In part one of this blog, I mentioned that knowing where to stress and reduce syllables is important for clear pronunciation. In part two, we look at reducing vowel sounds to schwa. The schwa sound /ə/ is a reduced vowel sound that is short in duration. The schwa …
What do we mean by stress? Stressed syllables are louder, longer, and pronounced at a slightly higher pitch. English has three main levels of stress: strong stress (primary stress); light stress (secondary stress); unstressed. The difference between stressed syllables and unstressed syllables is greater in English than in most other languages. Why Is Word Stress Important? …
The /w/ sound is particularly difficult for Hindi, Punjabi, Marathi, and Malayalam speakers. Indian speakers tend to substitute a sound similar to /v/ for /w/. This happens because the upper front teeth touch the lower lip. In the accent modification course, students practice pushing their lips forward into a tight circle, as if they are kissing …
