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a. In the words on Exercise 2, notice that the target sound is quieter in cap and at the end of pup. Listen and repeat the words. |
b. Listen to the sentences. |
c. Sentence stress The most important words for the speaker's meaning are strongly stressed. This means that they are pronounced a little more LOUDly and slowly than the other words in the sentence. Practise listening for these important words. They are underlined here.
It's a useful pin. Look at the yellow pear. What a lively pup! |
Pen, please. It's an old cap. Do you like Poppy? |
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d. Listen again and repeat the sentences. |