Why is the pitch of prepositions always lower than its objects?
Hello,Please tell me the reason that the pitch of prepositions is always lower that its objects.I think it must have some important meanings. e.g. They are men of skill and daring.in bad wheater;in the early days of the settlement of America
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Because prepositions, as do all function words, carry little stress or importance under normal circumstances.
— Mister Micawber
Because prepositions, as do all function words, carry little stress or importance under normal circumstances.
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