Understanding Pitch in American English
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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?

  • Higher pitch (correct)
  • Pronunciation accuracy
  • Emotional content
  • Volume variations

    • 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?

    <p>By stepping up to a higher pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of pitch in emphasizing a syllable with word stress?

    <p>To step up to a higher pitch</p> Signup and view all the answers

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