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Andykim Posted 14 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation
Rhythm vs. Precise Pronounciation
Hello there,
I know both are very important but which one makes me sound more natural and close to american?
Rhythm (like flow, accent, intonation, etc.) or precise pronounciation?
In my first language, we don't really notice or care about precise pronounciation (especially with vowel sounds. Consonants are bit more noticeable though) if it's reasonably close and flowing naturally unless you are an news anchor, in which case you need both perfect. I wonder if it's the same case in English.
I know both are very important but which one makes me sound more natural and close to american?
Rhythm (like flow, accent, intonation, etc.) or precise pronounciation?
In my first language, we don't really notice or care about precise pronounciation (especially with vowel sounds. Consonants are bit more noticeable though) if it's reasonably close and flowing naturally unless you are an news anchor, in which case you need both perfect. I wonder if it's the same case in English.
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Both are important to sound like a native English speaker. However, to sound American it is much more important to be able to pronounce the words the way an American does. For example, if you only said one word to me to answer a question, I could tell if you were American.
- Both are important to sound like a native English speaker.
- However, to sound American it is much more important to be able to pronounce the words the way an American does.
- For example, if you only said one word to me to answer a question, I could tell if you were American.
- I wouldn't need to hear a whole sentence of "rhythm".
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Both are important to sound like a native English speaker. However, to sound American it is much more important to be able to pronounce the words the way an American does.
For example, if you only said one word to me to answer a question, I could tell if you were American. I wouldn't need to hear a whole sentence of "rhythm".
For example, if you only said one word to me to answer a question, I could tell if you were American. I wouldn't need to hear a whole sentence of "rhythm".
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