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Teachers should understand the importance of suprasegmental features from "summary" of Teaching American English Pronunciation - Oxford Handbooks for Language Teachers by Susan Ehrlich,Peter Avery
Suprasegmental features play a crucial role in American English pronunciation, yet they are often overlooked in language teaching. These features, such as stress, intonation, and rhythm, are essential for conveying meaning and understanding spoken English. Teachers must recognize the importance of suprasegmental features in helping students improve their pronunciation and communication skills. Understanding stress patterns is essential for conveying meaning in spoken English. Stress can change the meaning of words and sentences, so it is crucial for students to learn how to correctly place stress on syllables. Intonation, or the rise and fall of pitch in speech, also plays a significant...
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