A20:30
vote / boat
Say each pair, keeping the first consonant clear.
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Sentence stress changes meaning
Pronunciation · B2 · 30 sec
Your prompt
Say this aloud, focusing on the highlighted sounds.
Say it slowly first, then again at a natural speed. We check the words came through clearly — this is not a phoneme test.
Reference
I did not say she stole the money. I did not say SHE stole the money. I did not say she stole the MONEY.
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A few things to cover
- •Stress the word that carries the meaning
- •Notice how the meaning shifts each time
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'-ths' endings
Say this aloud, focusing on the highlighted sounds.
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