Nanhee Byrnes, PhD
Nanhee Byrnes, PhD
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Stress Changes for Contrast
Ever notice how sometimes English native speakers stress words in weird ways? They might even stress parts of words that don't normally get emphasis. It sounds strange, right? But there's a reason. They're showing contrast. They're highlighting something different or unexpected. This can be obvious, like if they're saying "I said FIFteen, not SIXteen." But sometimes the contrast is hidden, and that's where things get interesting. The stressed word can actually mean the opposite of what it usually does! If you don't realize this, you could totally misunderstand what someone's trying to say.
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