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Assimilation, Elision & Intrusion in English Pronunciation
The video lesson provides an overview of three features in spoken English connected speech: assimilation, elision, and intrusion. Assimilation involves a sound changing to become more similar to a neighboring sound, while elision refers to… Read more
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Stress-timed vs. syllable-timed languages
The video discusses the difference between stress-timed and syllable-timed languages, using English as an example of a stress-timed language. In stress-timed languages, the timing between stressed syllables remains consistent, leading to weak forms and other… Read more
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What is gemination? – Consonant lengthening & Twinning in Connected Speech
The video discusses consonant lengthening in English, contrasting it with the more common long and short vowel sounds. In English, consonant length is generally not a distinguishing feature, meaning it does not change the meaning… Read more
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