|
|
Lesson 3 - Weak syllables Syllables which are not stressed can be described as weak. They are pronounced very quickly and softly. Learning to pronounce unstressed syllables weakly can be difficult for Cantonese speakers.
|
1 protect
|
2 subtract |
3 purchase
|
4 estate |
5 analysis
|
6 horizon |
7 equipment
|
8 insurance |
9 exhibit
|
10 representative |
We can use the International Phonetic Alphabet to indicate how words are pronounced. Click here to see and listen to the English phonetic symbols.
Read the words transcribed below and write them out in normal spelling in the space provided. The first one has been done for you.
Note
|
The schwaThe symbol for the most common vowel sound in spoken English is /ə/. It is always unstressed, and said very quickly, softly and at a low pitch. We call it the schwa. |
Email:
lcweb@ust.hk
Phone: (852) 2358-7851
Copyright ©2002 Center for Language Education,
HKUST