337 Weak & Strong Pronunciations Remember we use the strong form:
(1) at the end of a phrase (2) before a pause (indicated below by …) (3) when stressed
When you pronounce the weak form, it may help to think of making the word smaller. If you are unsure about the pronunciation, then check the list of Weak & Strong Pronunciations worksheet.
In each exercise the emboldened word is pronounced with the weak form in one sentence and the strong form in the other sentence. Read and listen to the audio. Click the answers button to find out which are the strong forms .
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a) Can I help you? b) Yes, you can. a) What’s that for?
b) It’s for cleaning the fridge. a) Are they from Denmark? b) Yes, they are. a) Is he fromYork?
b) I think he’s from….Manchester. a) Perhaps we should go to….Italy. b) No, let’s go to Spain instead. a) It’s called The…British Museum. b) Yes, I’ve found the address now. a) “Ann” is spelt A, N, N. b) “Ann” is a girl’s name.
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b) We had fish and…potatoes. a) Who’s he taller than? b) He’s taller thanme.
a) I think that it is important. b) That is a good idea!
a) Some people even work on holiday. b) I think they should have some rest. a) I must get the train every day. b) Why must you? Can’t you walk? a) What are you looking at?
b) I’m looking at the train timetable. a) I asked you to give themsome money. b) Who? Them?
