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5.1.1 Pronunciation
English · Grade 9 · 2 lessons in the design
What this covers
- Semi-vowels /j/ and /w/ as in you, yes; woo and way
- Diphthongs /aɪ/ as in buy and /eɪ/ as in pain
- Stress on content words and on function words
- Varied meanings of words brought out through stress
What you will be able to do
- pronounce the semi-vowels /j/ /w/ and the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/ in words with clarity
- apply stress on content and function words appropriately for speech clarity
- appreciate the importance of correct pronunciation in communication
Key questions
“Why should we pronounce sounds accurately?”
“How can the same word express different meanings?”
Lessons
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Semi-vowels and diphthongs
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSay and sort words with the semi-vowels /j/ and /w/ and the diphthongs /aɪ/ and /eɪ/.
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Stress and meaning
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizStress content and function words, and show how stress changes the meaning of a sentence.