字重音Word Stress

兩個音節以上的字即有重音,重音節應唸重而長,而輕音節則唸下轉音,且短;

                        音重而長  音輕而短

                              ___    

weather 應唸′

 

No.

單字

未唸出重音的字

正確的唸法

 1

— 

weather

How does the weather changing tomorrow?

How would the weather change tomorrow?

 2

soccer

Besides soccer, what interesting do you like?

Besides soccer, what are you interested in?

 3

suicide

The poet had committed suicide.

The poet has committed suicide.

 4

Social

 

Shouldn’t he try to take advantage of the many social and cultural activities which are offered?

Shouldn’t he try to take advantage of the many social and cultural activities which are offered?

 5

talking

Everyone’s start talking about you and your rivalty.

Everyone’s started talking about you and your rival.

 

2-syllable word字重音練習題:

大多數同學的重音問題,出在唸重音節時不夠重。請聽下列的句子,觀察有重音的音節如何發音,並與弱音節產生極明顯的強弱差異性,然後再重新邊聽邊跟著練習說。

 

 1

      

Excuse me. Do you have anything to declare?

 2

                              

Have you read the customs form, sir?

 3

                                                             

Ok then, could you open up your suitcase for me, please.

 4

               

I’ve been trying to get hot water for ten minutes!

 5

 

It’s freezing cold.

 6

                                                                    

In my opinion, it’s a complete waist of money.

 7

                                                      

It’s been a pleasure having you here.

 8

                                                            

You could improve your accent by listening to tapes.

 9

                    

I think I really need to call in a professional to help me plan it.

10

     

But the people you meet are always different from what you  expect.