• 2022-06-08
    English is a stress-timed language, that is to say the length of a sentence is related to the amount of stressed syllables in it.
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      中国大学MOOC: Rhythm in English speech is based on stress. In the rhythmic pattern of an English sentence, the stressed syllables follow each other at roughly equal intervals of time.

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      How many ways can be used to signal the stressed syllables? There are three ways to signal the stressed syllables: lengthen it, say it louder with clear vowel and raise the pitch.

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      Listen to the rhythm of the following sentences. Which sentence has two stressed syllables?

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      The feature of a stress-timed of English rhythm has great influence upon the speed of utterance but not the length of sounds.

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      In English speech, each of the syllables in a sentence should be pronounced clearly. ( )