10.1.1.1 - Understanding Pronunciation Basics
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Practice Questions
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Identify whether the following words have a short or long vowel sound: 'bit', 'meet'.
💡 Hint: Think about how the words sound when pronounced.
What consonant sound do both 'bat' and 'pat' start with?
💡 Hint: Consider how your lips form the sounds.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
Which sound is produced with the upper teeth against the lower lip?
💡 Hint: Think about the difference in how each sound is made.
Word stress can change the meaning of a word.
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects the word's grammatical role.
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Challenge Problems
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Create a dialogue between two characters that emphasizes correct pronunciation of similar consonants and stressed words.
💡 Hint: Focus on clear pronunciation and correct emphasis on critical words.
Record yourself reading two sentences: one with accurate intonation for a question and one as a statement. Analyze your recordings.
💡 Hint: Listen for rising and falling pitches that convey different meanings.
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