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SweetFreedom Posted 11 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation
The word linking in pronunciation
Should "Theism claims that every other object" be pronounced as "Theism claims-that every other object"? Or as "Theism claims that-every other object"?
That is:
1)there is a pause after "that";
2)there is a pause after "claims".
1) or 2)?>
Context:
Theism claims that every other object which exists is
caused to exist and kept in existence by just one sub-
stance, God. And it claims that every property which
every substance has is due to God causing or permitting it
That is:
1)there is a pause after "that";
2)there is a pause after "claims".
1) or 2)?>
Context:
Theism claims that every other object which exists is
caused to exist and kept in existence by just one sub-
stance, God. And it claims that every property which
every substance has is due to God causing or permitting it
Top answer
There are a number of ways to phrase this, depending on what you are trying to emphasize. " However, phrasing it like this could be interpreted as being critical of theism (the word "claims" generally has a negative connotation, since the word "claims" can mean that something is being said, even though it is not true). Therefore, in sensitive issues like religion, it might be better to read things with no real pauses or stressing of words.
- There are a number of ways to phrase this, depending on what you are trying to emphasize.
- " However, phrasing it like this could be interpreted as being critical of theism (the word "claims" generally has a negative connotation, since the word "claims" can mean that something is being said, even though it is not true).
- Therefore, in sensitive issues like religion, it might be better to read things with no real pauses or stressing of words.
- This will then give a neutral presentation of the material.
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There are a number of ways to phrase this, depending on what you are trying to emphasize. Generally (in the US), there would be a slight pause in your speech after "claims" - and a slight emphasis on the word "claims." However, phrasing it like this could be interpreted as being critical of theism (the word "claims" generally has a negative connotation, since the word "claims" can mean that some
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