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What is pitch in the context of languages?
What is pitch in the context of languages?
- The speed at which you speak
- The volume of your voice
- The clarity of your pronunciation
- The highness or lowness of your voice (correct)
What do native English speakers listen for in order to hear word stress pronounced correctly?
What do native English speakers listen for in order to hear word stress pronounced correctly?
- Higher pitch (correct)
- Pronunciation accuracy
- Emotional content
- Volume variations
In American English, how do we use changes in pitch?
In American English, how do we use changes in pitch?
- To differentiate between consonants and vowels
- To indicate the end of a sentence
- To convey emotions only
- To emphasize key words through word and sentence stress (correct)
How do we use pitch to highlight important words in a sentence?
How do we use pitch to highlight important words in a sentence?
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What is the role of pitch in emphasizing a syllable with word stress?
What is the role of pitch in emphasizing a syllable with word stress?
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