Word Stress: Sentence Position -- American English Pronunciation

What is the general trend of pitch and volume in American English sentences?

• Pitch and volume increase towards the end.

• Pitch and volume remain constant.

• Pitch and volume decrease towards the end.

• Pitch increases while volume decreases.

In the example sentences, how does the word 'home' differ in pitch?

• It is higher in pitch in the second sentence.

• It is lower in pitch in the first sentence.

• It is higher in pitch in the first sentence.

• It has the same pitch in both sentences.

What tool is used to analyze the pitch and volume of the sentences?

• Audacity

• Pratt

• Sound Forge

• GarageBand

Why is it important not to stress the last word in a sentence in English?

• It makes the sentence sound incomplete.

• It makes the sentence harder to understand.

• It goes against the natural pitch and volume pattern.

• It can change the meaning of the sentence.

What happens to the final word in a sentence in terms of pitch and volume?

• It remains unchanged.

• It becomes lower and softer.

• It becomes higher and softer.

• It becomes higher and louder.