英语语音进阶 (19).ppt

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1、Upgrading English Pronunciation and Intonation实用英语语音语调进阶Rhythm group and its division1，2，3，41 and 2 and 3 and 4 1 and a 2 and a 3 and a 4Rhythm group and its divisionRhythm groupIt is made up of only one stressed syllable plus what unstressed syllable(s)that may follow.Any unstressed syllables that

2、precede the first rhythm group may be regarded as a silent beat.e.g.I want a/cup of/tea.Features of English rhythmStress-timed languageThe stress-timed rhythm theory implies that stressed syllables tend to occur at fairly regular intervals of time.Rabbits/eat/carrots.Arabbit is/eating some/carrots.T

3、he rabbit has been/eating some of the/carrots.Features of English rhythm1.Jimmys/bought a /house at/Glasgow.2.Sallys been/trying to /send you an/email.Features of English rhythmIn actual speech,stressed syllables are not always evenly separated by unstressed ones.In order to maintain an evenness of

4、the beat throughout the utterance,some stresses are dropped alternately.The big brown bear ate ten white mice.Today is a good day for catching a big fish.Practice with English rhythmBeesA swarm of bees in MayIs worth a load of hay.A swarm of bees in JuneIs worth a silver spoon.A swarm of bees in Jul

5、yIs not worth a fly.Practice with English rhythmFeel it in your fingers,Feel it in your toes,Feel it in your ankles and your shoulders and your nose.Feel it in your quadriceps,Feel it in your feet,When you feel it in your body then youll have the English beat.Practice with English rhythmYouthYouth is/not a/time of/life;it is a state of/mind;it is not a matter of rosy cheeks,red lips and supple knees;it is a matter of the will,a quality of the imagination,a vigor of the emotions;it is the freshness of the deep springs of life.Practice with English rhythmThe Rainbow Hills of China