Mastering Unstressed Words for Natural English Pronunciation
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Understanding Unstressed Words in English
In English, certain words are almost always **unstressed**. These include short function words like a, an, of, and and.
The Nature of Unstressed Words
These words are crucial for grammar, but they don't carry significant information. Therefore, we typically don't emphasize them in speech.
Unstressed words are pronounced quickly, weakly, and often less clearly than stressed words. This practice helps the **stressed words** stand out, making the important parts of a sentence easier to perceive.
The Schwa Sound: The Core of Unstressed Vowels
The vowel sound in most unstressed words is the **schwa** (/ə/), a short, neutral, and unstressed vowel.
- Add a teaspoon of salt.
- I'd like an egg and cheese sandwich.
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