Pronuncation
leave / live
Which am I saying?
leave
family
How many syllables?
3
“I can’t make it tonight.” →
a) I don’t understand.
b) I can’t attend.
I can’t attend.
If it ___ tomorrow, we’ll cancel the picnic.
rains
“I look forward to hear / hearing from you.”
“I look forward to hearing from you.”
heart / hurt
Which am I saying?
hurt
computer
Which syllable is stressed?
second
“Let’s wrap this up.” →
a) Let’s finish.
b) Let’s start.
Let's finish.
She’s been working here ___ 2018.
since
“Please find the file attaching / attached.”
“Please find the file attached.”
bit / beat
Which am I saying?
beat
opportunity
How many syllables?
5
“He’s swamped at work.” →
a) He’s very busy.
b) He’s on holiday.
He's very busy.
By this time next year, I ___ my course.
I will have finished
“I’m writing to you regarding / regard the meeting.”
“I’m writing to you regarding the meeting.”
fun / fan
Which am I saying?
fan
photograph
Which syllable is stressed?
first
“We need to touch base.” →
a) We need to talk briefly.
b) We need to argue about something.
We need to talk briefly.
If I ___ you, I’d take the offer.
“Let me know if you need any helps / help.”
“Let me know if you need any help.”
bed / bad
Which am I saying?
bed
economy
How many syllables and which do we stress?
4 syllables, second stressed
“That’s out of the question.” →
a) It’s optional
b) It’s not possible.
It’s not possible.
She suggested that they ___ earlier next time.
arrive
“We appreciate your patience / patient.”
“We appreciate your patience.”