Foreign Language

Consonants

certain speech sounds, specifically those that block the air before it leaves the mouth

Vowels

sounds where the vocal tract remains open. It uses pitch, accent, volume, and duration to differentiate their sounds.

typographical sign of short vowel

ă, ĕ, ĭ, ŏ, ŭ

typographical sign of long vowel

ā, ē, ī, ō, ū

Diphthongs

formed when two vowels come together to create a new sound in a single syllable. These are usually found in the middle of a word.

Suprasegmental

These features include stress, intonation, rhythm, and pitch, which play a crucial role in conveying meaning, emotion, and emphasis in spoken language

Enunciation

clarity in pronouncing individual sounds and syllables in words. It focuses on how well one pronounces and delivers the sounds, ensuring that each word is easily understood.

Diction

involves choosing the right words for effective communication in a given context It involves selecting words that are appropriate for the context, audience, and purpose of communication.

Pronunciation

the accurate production of sounds, emphasizing correct intonation and emphasis in spoken words

Rule 1

one syllable words are stressed

Rule 2

two syllable nouns and adjectives, the stress falls on the first syllable

Rule 3

For words ending in ic, tion, sion, cal, the stress is on the syllable BEFORE the suffix.

Rule 4

For words ending in cy, ty, phy and gy, the stress is on the third to the last syllable

Rule 5

For compound nouns, the stress falls on the first syllable.

Rule 6

For compound verbs and adjectives, the stress falls on the second part

Emphasis

stress laid on a word or words to indicate special meaning or particular importance

Phrasing

is the arrangement of words and ideas into meaningful units or phrases, which reflects the natural flow of thought and aids comprehension of the intended message

Pausing

involves intentionally stopping or slowing down the pace of speech at specific points. Pauses allow the listener to process information, emphasize key points, and create a rhythm in speech.

/

short pause

//

long pause