Changing Word Stress for Clarification: American English Pronunciation

Changing Word Stress for Clarification: American English Pronunciation

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English

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses word stress and clarification in American English. It explains that stressed words are usually content words like nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs, but exceptions exist. The video focuses on how stress can be used to clarify misunderstandings, using examples like 'He is married' to show how stressing different words can change meaning. It concludes with advice on observing native speakers to understand stress usage.

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