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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 speech phenomena. In contrast, syllable-timed languages feature more consistent syllable lengths. Watch the video for further explanation and examples. 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 of words. However, longer consonant sounds can occur across word boundaries and morphemes when the adjacent sounds are the same… Read more
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