Word Stress and -ING Verbs: American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the word stress in ING verbs, highlighting that the ING form adds an unstressed syllable. It provides examples like 'standing' and 'seeing' to illustrate the subtle differences in pronunciation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables. Additional examples such as 'doing', 'following', 'hoping', and 'wondering' are discussed. The video concludes with a reminder to explore further resources for improving English pronunciation.

What is the characteristic of the extra syllable added by the ING form of a verb?

• It is always stressed.

• It is always the loudest syllable.

• It is always unstressed.

• It is sometimes stressed.

How should the second syllable in 'seeing' be pronounced compared to 'sing'?

• With more emphasis on the vowel sound.

• With less emphasis on the vowel sound.

• Without any vowel sound.

• With the same emphasis as 'sing'.

Which of the following is an example of an ING verb discussed in the video?

• Running

• Jumping

• Doing

• Swimming

What is the importance of word stress in ING verbs?

• It distinguishes between different meanings of the word.

• It makes the word longer.

• It helps in making the word sound louder.

• It ensures the correct pronunciation and understanding.

What should you keep in mind about the ING form of a verb?

• It always adds a stressed syllable.

• It always adds an unstressed syllable.

• It never changes the word.

• It sometimes adds a stressed syllable.