Category: Post-Basic Pronunciation

Linking Linking is a phonological process in which the final sound of one word is connected to the initial sound of the next word. This can create a smoother and more natural flow of...

Elision: Examples and Practice Exercises Examples of Elision in English Practice Exercises Exercise 1: Identify the elision Identify the elision in the following phrases: Exercise 2: Pronounce the phrases Pronounce the following phrases with...

Elision Elision is a phonological process in which a sound is omitted or deleted in spoken language. It is a common phenomenon in many languages, including English. Reasons for elision: Examples of elision in...

Assimilation: Examples and Practice Exercises Examples of Assimilation in English Practice Exercises Exercise 1: Identify the assimilation Identify the type of assimilation in the following words or phrases: Exercise 2: Pronounce the words Pronounce...

Assimilation in Linguistics Assimilation is a phonological process in which a sound becomes more similar to a neighboring sound. It is a common phenomenon in many languages, including English. Types of assimilation: Examples of...

Practice Exercises: Using Intonation to Express Emotions and Questions Exercise 1: Match the sentence with the emotion Match the following sentences with the appropriate emotion based on the intonation pattern: Exercise 2: Convert statements...

Rising and Falling Intonation Patterns Rising intonation and falling intonation are two common patterns used in English speech. They help to convey meaning, express emotions, and indicate sentence structure. Rising Intonation Falling Intonation Practice...

Intonation Intonation is the rise and fall of pitch in spoken language. It plays a crucial role in conveying meaning, expressing emotions, and indicating sentence structure. Functions of intonation: Types of intonation patterns: Tips...

Practice Exercises: Identifying Stressed Words in Sentences Exercise 1: Listen and identify Listen to the following sentences and identify the stressed word or syllable in each sentence: Exercise 2: Say the sentences aloud Say...

The Role of Stress in Conveying Meaning Sentence stress plays a crucial role in conveying meaning in English. By emphasizing certain words or syllables within a sentence, speakers can: Examples: In conclusion, sentence stress...