English pronunciation tips | 20 common 'word stress' mistakes

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03:25 Pair 7
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05:39 UK vs US

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[moolchandsingh]

Hi Ma'am
Is pronounciation of word Even is different in American and British English. Thank you so much for your explanation.

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P. S. : I am from Brazil...

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[rajasekhartelagathoty]

Thanks for your concern. But I would like to know why and how that particular word is stressed. Especially adjectives and adverbs. Hope you will be able to drive me home.

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(Please🙏🏻 correct this sentence)

[IsmailDzalal]

Guys, do any of you know of a free pdf website for the collection of Online Oxford Placement Test questions and explanations for the answers? The thing is, I already got it, but it's only a collection of questions and no answers, so I don't study for sure. Thank you. 🥺🙏🙏🙏

[sivasenglishgrammar]

In India, phonetics are not taught.We pronounce every word on the basis of spelling.Many English teachers are not aware of these things.We were never taught these things.Except in some schools, many are not aware of them.I want to share this information with you.P Siva Rao.

[moolchandsingh]

I have heard Ma'am both British and American English for word Even it looks like there is different in pronounciation. Britishian pronounce it evan whereas American pronounce it evin. Please explain Ma'am is there any difference.