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American English speech pattern problems
Where can I find online discussion of American English speech patterns that create problems for foreign listeners. I am not referring to phrasal verbs or idioms, but to the colloquial style of actual speech. I have noticed that Americans often drop their voices at the end of a sentence. Is this common? Why do they do it? When they do this, I often do not hear what is said. Are there other difficulties people have with listening to Americans speak? I am attempting to compile a listing of such problems. listeners experience.
"Grammar, which knows how to control even kings..." Moliere (1622-1673)
"Grammar, which knows how to control even kings..." Moliere (1622-1673)
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In English: Declarative sentences are supposed to drop in volume at the end. Interrogatives raise slightly at the end.
- In English: Declarative sentences are supposed to drop in volume at the end.
- Interrogatives raise slightly at the end.
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In English: Declarative sentences are supposed to drop in volume at the end. Interrogatives raise slightly at the end.
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