中国大学MOOC: In Singaporean English, the stress pattern of the word “competition” would be like
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- In Singaporean English, the stress pattern of the word “competition” would be like A: 'competition B: com'petition C: compe'tition D: competi'tion
- 中国大学MOOC: Word stress in English is not as predictable as it is in other languages, and therefore, the stress placement in English words is not rule-governe
- 中国大学MOOC: Word stress in English is not as predictable as it is in other languages, and therefore, the stress placement in English words is not rule-governed.
- 中国大学MOOC: The notion of rhythm comes from the unstressed syllables. Word and sentence stress combine to create the rhythm of an English utterance.
- To speak with correct word stress, sentence stress, strong form and weak form, linking and rhythm is important for English speaking, as it can make our English sound more like a native speaker’s.