How to Pronounce DEFINITELY -- American English -- Word of the Week

How to Pronounce DEFINITELY -- American English -- Word of the Week

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'definitely', highlighting its four syllables with stress on the first. It provides detailed guidance on pronouncing both stressed and unstressed syllables, emphasizing the importance of practicing unstressed syllables together. The tutorial also encourages viewers to engage by recording their pronunciation and suggests further learning resources.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stress pattern of the word 'definitely'?

Stress on the third syllable

Stress on the first syllable

Stress on the last syllable

Stress on the second syllable

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the mouth is involved in pronouncing the 'F' sound in 'definitely'?

The tip of the tongue and upper teeth

The sides of the tongue

The bottom lip and top front teeth

The back of the tongue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of practicing unstressed syllables together in longer words?

To simplify mouth movements

To increase speaking speed

To emphasize each syllable

To change the word's meaning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the 'D' sound in 'definitely' produced?

By vibrating the vocal cords

By pressing the lips together

By touching the tongue to the roof of the mouth

By blowing air through the nose

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is suggested to do after learning the pronunciation of 'definitely'?

Translate it into another language

Use it in a sentence and record it

Ignore the word

Write the word repeatedly