美式英语正音训练第91期:第8章 练习2
Exercise 8-2: Lax Vowels The lax vowels areproduced in the throat and are actually quite similarto each other. Let's practice some lax vowels. See also Chapter 11 to contrast with tense vowels. Remember to double the vowel when the word endsin a voic
美式英语正音训练第92期:第8章 练习3
Exercise 8-3: Bit or Beat? We've discussed intonation in terms of new information, contrast, opinion, and negatives. As you heard on p. 3, Americans tend to stretch out certain one-syllable words but which ones? The answer is simple when a single syl
美式英语正音训练第93期:第8章 练习4
Exercise 8-4: Bit or Beat? Bid or Bead? Read each column down. Next, contrast the single and double tense vowels with each other; and the single and double lax vowels with each other. Finally read all four across. Tense Vowels beat seat heat Pete fee
美式英语正音训练第94期:第8章 练习5
Exercise 8-5: tense and lax vowel exercise Let's practice tense and lax vowels in context. The intonation is marked for you. When in doubt, try to leave out the lax vowel rather than run the risk of overpronouncing it: lip instead of lip, so it doesn
美式英语正音训练第95期:第8章 练习6
Exercise 8-6: The middle l list The letter l in the unstressed position devolves consistently into a schwa. Repeat. Ability Accident Accountability Activity Adversity American Analytical Animal Applicant Application Article Astronomical Audible Audit
美式英语正音训练第96期:第8章 练习7
Exercise 8-7: Reduction options In the following example, you will see how you can fully sound out a word ( such as 'to' ) , reduce it slightly, or do away with it altogether. 1. ... easier t(w)nderstand. 2. ... easier t(w)nderstand. 3. ... easier t
