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Emphasize the Essentials: Strive for Impactful Intonation
Understanding American intonation and rhythm is crucial for effective communication. In English, stressed or operative words convey the core message and stand out through elongation and pitch variation, while less important words are shortened and often reduced to a schwa sound. This helps listeners to discern the key points from supporting details. Practicing with examples, such as analyzing dialogue, can reinforce these concepts by illustrating how emphasis shapes meaning and rhythm in speech.