What is a key characteristic of stress-timed languages like English?
English: A Stress-Timed Language - American Pronunciation

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Stress is not important for understanding.
All syllables have the same length.
Some syllables are longer and some are shorter.
Words are pronounced fully and clearly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is stress important in American English pronunciation?
It ensures every word is pronounced clearly.
It is not important for understanding.
It makes all syllables sound the same.
It helps to identify the most important words in a sentence.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do function words behave in a sentence in American English?
They are ignored.
They are always stressed.
They are pronounced fully.
They are reduced and linked.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the word 'to' in a sentence?
It becomes 'two'.
It remains 'to'.
It becomes 'to' or 'tuh'.
It becomes 'too'.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a reduced form in American English?
'Because' becomes 'cause'.
'At' becomes 'ate'.
'Did it' becomes 'didn't'.
'For' becomes 'fur'.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the effect of reducing function words in a sentence?
It highlights the content words.
It confuses the listener.
It makes the sentence longer.
It makes the sentence unclear.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of practicing word reductions?
To make sentences longer.
To confuse native speakers.
To improve pronunciation and understanding.
To ignore stress patterns.
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