IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 5

IMPOSSIBLE! [or NOT?] – Learn English Conversation in 4 Hours Part 5

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explores American English pronunciation, focusing on stress patterns, syllable reduction, and intonation using breakfast-related sentences. It highlights how certain words are pronounced differently based on their position and context, such as 'Barbara's' and 'favorite.' The tutorial also examines the pronunciation of plural endings and the impact of sentence structure on stress. Through slow-motion examples, viewers learn to identify stressed syllables and understand the nuances of American English pronunciation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's favorite breakfast?

Barbara's shredded oats with milk

Eggs

Pancakes

Toast

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'for' pronounced in the phrase 'This morning for breakfast'?

As 'for'

As 'fir'

As 'fur'

As 'far'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which syllables are stressed in the phrase 'This morning for breakfast'?

This and for

For and breakfast

Morning and breakfast

This and morning

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many syllables does the word 'Barbara's' have in the analysis?

Two

Three

Four

One

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the pronunciation of the 'ed' ending in 'shredded'?

As 't'

As 'ed'

As 'id'

As 'd'

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the word 'favorite' pronounced in the analysis?

With three syllables

With two syllables

With four syllables

With one syllable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the stress pattern for the phrase 'I do have eggs'?

Stress on 'do'

Stress on 'have'

Stress on 'eggs'

Stress on 'I'