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5 Word Stress Rules to Improve Your Pronunciation

5 simple word stress rules to improve your pronunciation

Here is a short explanation on what word stress is as well as five common word stress patterns that will help you accentuate the right syllables and speak English like a native speaker. These rules will enable you to improve your intonation and speak with a better accent. Understanding and mastering the rhythm of English […]

Word stress can change the sentence meaning

When you are speaking English the words you stress can change the underlying meaning of a sentence. Let’s take a look at the following sentence: I don’t think he should get the job. This simple sentence can have many levels of meaning based on the word you stress. Consider the meaning of the following sentences with […]