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Syllable Stress in American English

Thursday, July 2, 2009

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In English words one syllable always pronounced with more emphasis than the other syllables. The vowel in the stressed syllable is lengthened and clear. We call this emphasis syllable stress. Learning to use syllable stress is one of the very best ways to improve your English pronunciation.

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Syllable Stress in American English Words

Thursday, February 5, 2009

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Syllable Stress in American English Words

In this lesson I will explain why syllable stress in words is so critical to correct American English pronunciation and I will tell you the rules for using syllable stress correctly when you are speaking.

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