Listening Comprehension: 3-Syllable Words -- American English
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In this American English pronunciation video,
we're going to test your ability to identify
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stress patterns in three-syllable words.
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This listening comprehension video is based
on a teaching video I did earlier on three-syllable
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words. We have three possible stress patterns:
DA-da-da, da-DA-da, and da-da-DA. When you
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hear a word, try to identify the correct
pattern. If you're not sure, try the word
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just on 'da', like da-DA-da. Taking away the
sounds might help you focus on the stress.
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interview
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DA-da-da
Stress is on the first syllable.
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overcharge
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da-da-DA
Stress here is on the last syllable.
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tomorrow
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da-DA-da
Stress here is on the middle syllable.
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yesterday
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DA-da-da
Here, stress is on the first syllable.
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undergo
da-da-DA
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Here, stress is on the last syllable.
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fifty-three
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da-da-DA
Again, stress is on the last syllable.
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customer
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DA-da-da
Here, stress is on the first syllable.
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employer
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da-DA-da
Stress here is on the middle syllable.
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recently
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DA-da-da
Stress is on the first syllable.
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another
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da-DA-da
Stress in this word is on the middle syllable.
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expertise
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da-da-DA
Stress here is on the last syllable.
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related
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da-DA-da
Here, stress is on the middle syllable.
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overwhelm
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da-da-DA
Here, stress is on the last syllable.
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Paying attention to rhythmic contrast will
definitely help you sound more American. As
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you learn a new word, learn its stress pattern
as well.
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That's it, and thanks so much for using Rachel's
English.
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