English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary) by J. Marks
Author:J. Marks
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37 Hey, wait for me! Strong and weak forms 1: Pronouns Some words have two different pronunciations â a strong form and a weak form. Normally we use the weak form, but if the word is stressed because it is especially important, or because we want to show a contrast, we use the strong form. Most pronouns have strong and weak forms. E e p ye EE ie nu * The r at the end of her is ea ââ ene Unit 22). pe ete Give her_a chance. rr Bw G50) Listen to the difference, and repeat. A: Will you be at the meeting on Friday? (you is weak) B: Yes, Will you be there? (you is strong) Can you help me carry this suitcase? (me is weak) Hey, wait for me! (me is strong) A: Is he there? (he is weak) Who? The boss. No. Everybody else is working, but heâs gone home! (he is strong) She doesnât smoke or drink! (she is strong) Ah, thatâs whar she told you! (she is weak) Look â it's him! (him is strong) Where? I can't see him. (him is weak) Do you know that woman? Her? No, I don't recognise her. (first her is strong, second her is weak) Pre PS PP PS I'm afraid we can't stay any longer. (we is weak) What do you mean, âweâ? Iâve got plenty of time. (we is strong) A: They rold us to go this way. (us is weak) B: Well, they didn't tell us! (us is strong) PPS When I said, âGive them a drinkâ I didn't mean them, I meant the people. (first them is weak, second them is strong) When I said, âGive them a drinkâ, | didn't mean them, | meant the people. 82 English Pronunciation in Use (Elementary)
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