c. Sentence stress Notice that the most important words for the meaning of a sentence are pronounced more LOUDly and slowly. The less important words are said more quietly and quickly. Listen to the sentences again and this time look at the underlined syllables below. Notice that they are louder and slower.
Look out for that sheep.
What lovely cheeks!
Throw out that bean.
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Stop it leaking!
This peel’s got vitamin C in it.
He's going to leave.
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