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Feel the Rhythm! Fun and Effective Pronunciation Practice Using Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching 6 Audacity and Sitcom Scenes

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Abstract

While mastering the segmental features of English is certainly important, especially when it comes to the functional load principle (Munro & Derwing, 2006), many claim that mastering the suprasegmental features (word stress, rhythm, and intonation) of English is more crucial to improving learner comprehensibility (Isaacs, 2008; Jenkins, 2000; Kang, 2010). Rhythm, created by the alternation between stressed and unstressed syllables, is one suprasegmental that has a large impact on comprehensibility, as “learners who use incorrect rhythm patterns or who do not connect words are at best frustrating to the native speaking listener” (Celce-Murcia, Brinton, Goodwin, & Griner, 2010, p. 163).

How to Cite:

Lima, E. F., (2014) “Feel the Rhythm! Fun and Effective Pronunciation Practice Using Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching 6 Audacity and Sitcom Scenes”, Pronunciation in Second Language Learning and Teaching Proceedings 6(1).