美式英语正音训练第21期:Exercise 1-20 Sound/Meaning Shifts

 　　第一章 练习20：声音/意思的转变 Exercise 1-20 Sound/Meaning Shifts

　　Exercise 1-20:

　　Sound/Meaning Shifts

　　Intonation¹ is powerful. It can change meaning and pronunciation.

　　Here you will get the chance to play with the sounds.

　　Remember, in the beginning, the meaning isn't that important— just work on getting control of your pitch changes.

　　Use your rubber band for each stressed word.

　　my tie mai-tai Might I?

　　my keys Mikey's My keys?

　　inn key in key inky

　　my tea mighty² My D

　　I have two. I have, too. I have to.

　　How many kids do you have?

　　I have two.

　　I've been to Europe.

　　I have, too.

　　Why do you work so hard?

　　I have to.

1 intonation   

n.语调，声调；发声

参考例句：

• The teacher checks for pronunciation and intonation.老师在检查发音和语调。
• Questions are spoken with a rising intonation.疑问句是以升调说出来的。

2 mighty   

adj.强有力的；巨大的

参考例句：

• A mighty force was about to break loose.一股巨大的力量即将迸发而出。
• The mighty iceberg came into view.巨大的冰山出现在眼前。