Ship Or Sheep (Unit 9: ɔː (ball))
Sentence stress
Listen to the minimal pair sentences again and bold the words stressed.
Notice that the strongly stressed words are LOUDer and slower. The weakly stressed words are quieter and quicker.
Pair 1: Is your name Don? / Is your name Dawn?
Pair 2: This cod was in the sea. / This cord was in the sea.
Pair 3: He was shot. / He was short.
Pair 4: It’s a small pot. / It’s a small port.
Pair 5: Look for the fox. / Look for the forks.
Pair 6: I don't like these spots. / I don't like these sports.