English with Thiago Why You Sound Robotic in English and How To Fix it, Understanding Sentence Stress and Intonation
Sep 8, 2025
Discover why your English might sound robotic despite flawless grammar. Learn the crucial differences between syllable-timed and stress-timed languages that affect how you express yourself. Uncover the importance of intonation, pitch, and stress to inject emotion into your speech. Thiago offers a practical three-step plan to help you rewire your brain and train your speaking muscles, making your voice resonate with passion and intelligence. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their English fluency!
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Different Language Rhythms Matter
- Your native language's rhythm influences how you speak English and can make it sound flat.
- Languages split into syllable-timed and stress-timed rhythms which change timing and feel.
Stress-Timed English Explained
- English is stress-timed so time centers on stressed syllables, not every syllable.
- Function words get shortened so stressed words keep a steady beat.
Why Over-Pronouncing Sounds Robotic
- Over-pronouncing every syllable breaks English rhythm and sounds robotic.
- Phonetic transfer makes your brain apply old rules where they don't belong.