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    Intonation & Prosody

    Practice goal

    Make “stole” carry the contrast

    Say the sentence naturally, making “stole” the word that carries your meaning.

    Say: I didn't say he stole it.

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    1. I
    2. didn't
    3. say
    4. he
    5. stole
    6. it
    One model · Ava · General American example

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    Common mistakes

    • Flat stress:Every word sounds equal, so the listener has to guess the main idea.
    • Wrong spotlight:The strongest word points to a different meaning than the one you intended.

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