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What is the purpose of word stress in English?
What is the purpose of word stress in English?
- To enhance clarity and understanding (correct)
- To confuse listeners
- To make words longer
- To make words sound different
Which type of language system is English considered to be?
Which type of language system is English considered to be?
- Stress-based (correct)
- Syllable-based
- Letter-based
- Tone-based
What are common problems associated with word stress?
What are common problems associated with word stress?
- Placing stress in the correct place
- Not stressing any syllable at all
- Placing stress in the wrong place (correct)
- Placing stress on every syllable evenly
What can incorrect word stress lead to?
What can incorrect word stress lead to?
Why is proper word stress essential for IELTS speaking tests?
Why is proper word stress essential for IELTS speaking tests?
Flashcards
Purpose of word stress?
Purpose of word stress?
To enhance clarity and understanding in spoken English.
English language system?
English language system?
A language where stressed syllables are more prominent.
Word stress problem?
Word stress problem?
Misplacing the emphasis within a word.
Incorrect word stress result?
Incorrect word stress result?
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Word stress for IELTS?
Word stress for IELTS?
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Study Notes
- Syllables are individual sounds within words, with words having one or more syllables depending on their length.
- Word stress is crucial for being easily understood in English, where stressing a syllable involves making it louder, higher, and longer.
- English is a stress-based language system, while other languages like French, Italian, and Spanish are syllable-based.
- Common problems with word stress include too much stress, placing stress in the wrong place, and stressing every syllable evenly.
- Incorrect word stress can lead to misinterpretations of words like "robot" or "personality".
- Practice exercises were provided to demonstrate correct word stress placement in words like "reward", "gradually", "shaping", "calamari", and "money".
- Applying proper word stress is essential for IELTS speaking tests to enhance clarity and understanding.
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