116. Want to master the pronunciation of English words? Listen to the rhythm

Episode 116 April 06, 2021 00:18:06
116. Want to master the pronunciation of English words? Listen to the rhythm
The InFluency Podcast
116. Want to master the pronunciation of English words? Listen to the rhythm

Apr 06 2021 | 00:18:06

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Show Notes

Did you know that words have… RHYTHM?
Maybe not like a pop song or jazz, but words have rhythm as a result of the stressed and unstressed parts in the word.
Rhythm can help you significantly with your pronunciation and with understanding other people better.
In this episode, I share with you why.
To watch the video version and practice what you’ve learned in a list I created for you, head over to my website: https://theaccentsway.com/improve-pronunciation-english-words


For more on primary stress: https://theaccentsway.com/how-to-find-the-primary-stress-in-words/
Learn everything you need to know about the schwa: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/09/
And if you struggle with long words, watch this video: https://theaccentsway.com/long-words/

Here’s the whole list to practice with speeches:
How to sound like Reese Witherspoon https://theaccentsway.com/rhythm/
Simon Sinek Speech Analysis https://theaccentsway.com/speech-sinek/
American Intonation with Shonda Rhimes https://theaccentsway.com/shonda-rhimes-speech/

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