2. PRONUNCIATION INTONATION WITH DIRECT ADDRESS
Notice these statements with direct address.
There is usually falling intonation and a pause before the name.
You’re really fit, paul. She looks tires, James I feel great, Dr. Lee
3. PRONUNCIATION reduction of there is/there are
Notice how there is and there are
Are reduced in conversation, except for short answer
Is there a laundromat near here ?
yes, there is. There’s one across from the shopping center
Are there any grocery stores around here ?
yes, there are some on pine street.
4. THEORY PRONUNCIATON
English has different pronunciation of the language, some words with
pronunciation are really similar, some even have the same writing but the
pronunciation is different.
there are four important aspects that must be studied, namely ?
1. Word Stress ( tekanan suara pada kata)
2. Sentence Stress (Tekanan suara pada kalimat)
3. Linking (Penyambungan pada kata)
4. Intonation (naik turunnya nada suara saat berbicara)
5. PRONUNCIATON contrastive stress in responses
Notice how the stress changes to emphasize a contrast.
A. Is Anthony the one wearing the red shirt A. is Judy the woman on the couch ?
B. No, he’s the one wearing the black shirt B. No, Diana is the woman on the couch
