Deaccenting and Intonation in English

Geoff Lindsey discusses the concept of deaccenting in English intonation, focusing on how certain words, especially at the end of phrases, lose their accent. He explains this through examples like compounds, famous lines, and expressions with numbers. The video highlights the difficulty non-native speakers face with deaccenting given information, using examples like James Bond's introduction and football scores. The video concludes with practical examples and encourages viewers to ask questions about pronunciation.

What is the main challenge non-native speakers face with English intonation?

• Understanding vocabulary

• Pronouncing vowels correctly

• Deaccenting given information

• Using correct grammar

In the context of English intonation, what does 'deaccenting' refer to?

• Saying a word without any accentuation

• Emphasizing the first word in a phrase

• Using a higher pitch for certain words

• Repeating a word for emphasis

Which of the following is an example of a compound word with deaccenting?

• water polo

• WATER polo

• water POLO

• WATER POLO

How does James Bond's introduction illustrate the concept of deaccenting?

• By emphasizing both his first and last name

• By repeating his last name with less emphasis

• By using a different accent for each name

• By introducing himself in a monotone voice

What is the effect of deaccenting on the word 'Bond' in 'James Bond'?

• It is pronounced louder

• It loses its accent

• It becomes the main focus

• It is repeated with emphasis

What is the main accent in the phrase 'James Bond'?

• On 'James'

• On 'Bond'

• On neither word

• On both words equally

Why might non-native speakers find it unnatural to deaccent given information?

• They are used to emphasizing repeated information

• They prefer to use a monotone voice

• They are unfamiliar with English vocabulary

• They do not understand the concept of intonation

How do Spanish-dubbed Bond films differ in intonation?

• They emphasize the first 'Bond'

• They deaccent the second 'Bond'

• They emphasize the second 'Bond'

• They use a monotone voice

In the famous line 'To be or not to be', how is deaccenting applied?

• The entire line is spoken in a monotone

• Both 'to be' phrases are equally emphasized

• The second 'to be' is deaccented

• The first 'to be' is emphasized more

In Italian, how is 'to be or not to be' typically intonated?

• The second 'essere' is emphasized

• Both 'essere' phrases are deaccented

• The first 'essere' is emphasized

• The second 'essere' is deaccented