Study word stress and three-syllable words that have stress on the last syllable: volunteer, guarantee. How many words can you come up with? Add to the list in the comments below. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video … [Read more...]
These videos go over word stress in words. In every multi-syllable word, only one syllable can have primary stress. How is it different from the unstressed syllables?
Stress: 3-syllable Words
Learn 3-syllable word stress with this video series. This focuses on stress on the second syllable, so the words have the pattern short-LONG-short. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]
Syllable Stress – 3- Syllable Words
Practice English speaking focusing on syllable stress. All of these 3-syllable words have stress on the first syllable. Get on the VIP list for Rachel’s online school! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this … [Read more...]
Stress Practice: da-DA
Practice word stress in 2-Syllable words with second syllable stress through repetition. In correct spoken English, syllables must be different lengths: short and long. Practice creating different syllable lengths in this video. YouTube blocked? … [Read more...]
Stress Practice: DA-da
Practice word stress in 2-Syllable words with first syllable stress through repetition. In correct spoken English, syllables must be different lengths: short and long. Practice creating different syllable lengths in this video. YouTube blocked? … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce -est Endings
Learn how to pronounce the -est ending of words like 'biggest', 'funniest', and 'smartest'. Remember, this ending is always unstressed. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/UfV5Tq3YMGc Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]
Syllabic Consonants
A Syllabic Consonant is a consonant that replaces the vowel [ə] in a syllable. They make it possible to make some short syllables shorter and simpler. Learn about the four syllabic consonants and how to make them. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]
How to Practice Multi-Syllable Words
Learn how to break long words up and practice by stress: stressed syllables on their own, and unstressed syllables together. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivL2BFrCGbM Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]
Question about Speaking Slowly vs. Quickly
If you talk too fast, will people be able to understand you? Isn't it better to speak slowly and say every syllable and every word clearly? No. Rhythmic contrast is an important characteristic in American English, and in order to get that, some … [Read more...]
How to Say DOWNLOAD
This word is interesting because the unstressed syllable, '-load', is stressed in American English on its own as the word 'load'. Study how different it sounds stressed and unstressed. Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by … [Read more...]
Listening Comprehension: 3-Syllable Words
Sharpen your word stress skills by identifying the stressed syllable in these three-syllable words. Speaking with stress will help your speech sound more varied rhythmically, and very American! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Word Stress and Three Syllable Words
Study long vs. short syllables and word stress while focusing on three-syllable words. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08qBN29mIBs Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we're … [Read more...]