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English Pronunciation: Stressed Syllables within a Word -- American Accent
Stressed syllables in American English pronunciation.
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How to Practice Multi-Syllable Words - American English Pronunciation
Learn how to break long words up and practice by stress: stressed syllables on their own, and unstressed syllables together.
Oxford Online English
Syllables and Word Stress - English Pronunciation Lesson
In this lesson, you can learn about syllables and stress in English. Do you know what stress means? It’s one of the most important pronunciation points in English. When you speak English, do other people find it difficult to understand...
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Weddings! 2-Syllable Words Stress in American English
Study words stress in 2-syllable words at my friend's wedding. You'll learn how one syllable is always stressed, and the other unstressed.
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English: A Stress-Timed Language - American Pronunciation
English is a Stress-Timed language. That means you need contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables -- unstressed words may reduce, and will be low in pitch and flatter in shape. In other words, you DON'T pronounce every word...
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Stressed vs. Unstressed syllables: My New Bike!
In this American English lesson, hear the difference between stressed and unstressed syllables in this video where I pick a new name for my bike!
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Intro to Word Stress: American English Pronunciation
An Introduction to Word Stress in American English.
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Listening Comprehension: 2 Syllable words, American English Pronunciation
Listening comprehension: Learn how to hear the word stress in two syllable words, in American English.
Extra English Practice
Pronunciation: Word Stress
English pronunciation lesson explaining word stress. Includes game and practice activity.
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How to Stress a Syllable :: The Shape of Stress
What does it mean to stress a syllable? Take a look at how we stress words and syllables in American English.
Extra English Practice
Learning English - Learning How To Put Stress In The Right Places
Learning the rhythm of English is important for sounding natural. English is a stress-timed language. Some syllables have more stress than other syllables. This video is full of examples and activities for you to practice.
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Word Stress and Three Syllable Words - American English
Learn about the stress patterns of 3-syllable words in American English.
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Word Stress and -ING Verbs: American English Pronunciation
How to stress words with the -ing ending.
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Syllable Stress Study: 2-Syllable Words DA-da - American English
Practice word stress in 2-Syllable words with first syllable stress through repetition. In correct spoken English, syllables must be different lengths: short and long. Practice creating different syllable lengths in this video.
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Syllable Stress Study: 2-Syllable Words da-DA - American English
Practice word stress in 2-Syllable words with second syllable stress through repetition. In correct spoken English, syllables must be different lengths: short and long. Practice creating different syllable lengths in this video.
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English Stress: 3-syllable Words
Learn 3-syllable word stress with this video series. This focuses on stress on the second syllable.
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English Practice: Syllable Stress - 3- Syllable Words
Practice English speaking focusing on syllable stress. All of these 3-syllable words have stress on the first syllable.
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3-syllable Word Stress
Study word stress and three-syllable words that have stress on the last syllable: volunteer, guarantee. How many words can you come up with? Add to the list in the comments below.
Curated Video
Word Stress Rules in English - IELTS Energy Podcast 1184
You may not realize that the Pronunciation score is the fastest and easiest to increase! Today we teach you the rules for syllable stress in English so you can score 7+ on test day.
Extra English Practice
Dropped Syllables in English Pronunciation
English pronunciation lesson on dropped or reduced syllables in English words. "Proper" and "common" forms are contrasted. Interactive activity for practice.
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ENGLISH CONVERSATION Ð GROCERY STORE
Study real English conversation to understand how Americans speak and study stress Ð the contrast of longer syllables vs. very short, reduced words. Come grocery shopping with me and a friend Ð we study the conversation so you can...
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Listening Comprehension: 3-Syllable Words -- American English
Test your listening comprehension for stress patterns in 3-syllable words. First, watch these videos on 3-syllable words and phrases.
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Two-Syllable Words - Can you Identify Stress? American English
Can you tell which syllable is stressed in American English? Watch the real life English examples to test your listening comprehension.
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How To Pronounce 3-Syllable Phrases - American English
Learn how to say 3-syllable phrases with the American characteristic of short and long. They will sound a lot like three-syllable words!