Word Stress Intonation Sentence Stress and Rhythm in

Word Stress, Intonation Sentence Stress and Rhythm in American English

Say the following words. photography photographic How many syllables are there in each word?

How many syllables are there in each word? 1 2 3 o photograph 1 2 3 4 o photography 4 photographic a Which syllable receives the primary stress?

Rubber band technique for teaching stress

Let’s say them again together and stretch your rubber band on the stressed (red) syllable Pho to graph pho Pho to gra phy Like this. Pho to gra phic

Let’s say them and listen to your voice. What is happening on the stressed syllable? higher Pho to graph pho louder Pho to gra phy Pho to gra phic longer How would you describe stress? Say these words again and listen to your voice

Now can you describe what happens to the unstressed syllables? d Pho to graph pho ə Pho to gra phy d Pho to gra phic ə ə

Let’s practice these adjectives using our rubber bands to stretch on the primary stress opportunity record (n. ) beautician techniques ridiculous black bird record (v. ) blackbird extraneous contemporary obsolete intelligent extraordinary precious organized

Intonation: How do you say these sentences? What’s your name? My name is John. Is your name Bill? No, my name is John. Is your name Bill or John? My name is John.

Sentence Stress Using the Rubber Band What’s your name? My name is John. Is your name Bill? No, my name is John. Is your name Bill or John? My name is John.

Let’s practice this dialog using our rubber bands Student A: Have you been to the new children’s museum? Student B: No, I haven’t. Have you? Student A: Yes, I have, and it’s really neat? Student B: When did you go? Student A: I went with some friends just last Saturday. Student B: How long will it be there? Student A: It’ll be there for two more weeks. Student B: What exhibits are there? Student A: They have lots of science exhibits. Student B: It sounds like so much fun!

The Rhythm of English Clap your hands and keep the beat steady. The children’ev Children eaten the candy. children The children have eaten the candy.

Have you ever seen the beaches of Mexico? Have you ever walked the streets of San Juan? Have you ever been to Haiti? Have you ever been to Spain? Have you ever walked barefoot in a heavy rain? I've sure been in love, I'd Have doyouiteverallbeenagain. in trouble? 21 Have you ever been in pain? Have you ever been in love? Would you do it all again?

Well, I've never seen the beaches of Mexico. I've never walked the streets of San Juan. I've never been to Haiti. I've never been to Spain. I've never walked barefoot in a heavy rain. But I've sure been in trouble, I've sure been in pain, I've sure been in love, I'd do it all again.

Baby’s Sleeping Sh! Baby's Sleeping! I said, Sh! Baby's sleeping! What did you say? I said, Hush! Baby's sleeping! What did you say? I said, Please be quiet, Baby's sleeping! What did you say? I said, Shut up! Baby's sleeping! WAAAAAAAAAA Not anymore!

Student A: Betsy, have you finished your part of the project yet? Student B: I was working on it when my phone rang. Student A: I know. And while you were talking on the phone, I was trying to finish my part of the project. Student C: Listen, while the two of you were so busy talking on the phone and working on the project, I finished my part. Student A: (student C), while you were finishing your part of the project, did you see what happened to my photos? Student C: (Student B) was looking at them a few minutes ago. Student B: No, I wasn’t. I was busy playing with the cat.

Student A: What do you want to do this weekend? Student B: If it doesn’t rain I would like to go to the beach. Student A: I would too. But if it does rain, what would you like to do instead? Student B: Well, if it does rain, then let’s go to the movies. Student A: I will only go to the movies if there is a good action movie playing. Student B: Have you seen ____ yet? Student A: No I haven’t. Student B: Well, if it’s still playing, do you want to go see it? Student A: Sure, why not?

Student A: My family is trying to decide where to go on vacation. It’s between Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas. Student B: That’s a difficult choice. It’s apples and oranges. I guess I would choose Lake Tahoe. It’s a lot prettier than Vegas. Student A: That’s true. But I think Vegas has more things to do. Student B: I’m not sure that’s true. Tahoe has a lot more recreational activities. You can fish and swim and go boating. Student A: I know but I don’t think Tahoe is as exciting as Vegas. There’s a roller coaster and an aquarium. Student B: Really, you think Tahoe is less exciting than Vegas? Maybe you are right, but Tahoe is also less expensive. Student A: That’s a good point. Maybe we should just stay home.

Student A: Excuse me, (SB), would you mind helping me with my project? Student B: Sure. What do you need? Student A: Could you lend me your colored markers? Student B: I don’t have them with me. Student A: Well, how about your scissors? Could you lend those to me? Student B: No right now. I’m using them. Student A: Well, what can you help me with? Student B: I wouldn’t mind if you bought me an ice cream. Student A: So how is that helping me?

Student A: Did you hear what happened to me last night? Student B: No, what? Student A: My bicycle got ripped off. Student B: Was it locked up? Student A: Yes, but the lock was cut off. Student B: Has it been reported to the police? Student A: Yes, it has. My mom reported it this morning. Student B: Wow, something like that happened to me last year. Student A: Really, what happened? Student B: My books were missing for a while, but they weren’t lost. Student A: Where did you find them? Student B: On my desk.

Student A: Hi, (student B). What have you been doing lately? Student B: Not a lot, but this Saturday my friend asked me to play squash with him/her. Student A: Really, do you know how to play squash? I sure don’t. Student B: Yea, even though I seldom play, I am pretty good. Student A: What sports do you like to play? Student B: I like to play basketball with my friends and almost every Saturday morning we hit the court. Student A: I sometimes play basketball, but I’m not very good at it. So I don’t really like it. Student B: How about soccer? Do you ever get to play soccer? Student A: No, but I love to watch it and try to catch a game at least once a week.