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The 3 Ts of Intonation in English
The video explores the three Ts of intonation: tonality, tonicity, and tone as defined by Wells (2006). Tonality concerns speech division into tone units, while tonicity pertains to the prominent syllable location within a tone… Read more
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Tone units & Tonic syllables in English
The video explains tone units and tonic syllables in English intonation. It highlights the organization of spoken English into tone units and the importance of paying attention to the HOW of speech, not just the… Read more
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Minimal Pairs Exercise: Long and Short Vowels
The video practices hearing the difference between long and short vowel sounds in minimal pairs. Minimal pairs are almost identical words that differ in one sound, such as “fit” and “feet.” Learning to distinguish these… Read more
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