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Why English words don’t always sound the way they look – a Mini English Lesson
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Susan posted on 2026/03/17Ever wonder why English words don't always sound like they're spelled? This mini-lesson dives into dropped syllables and connected speech, giving you practical pronunciation tips to sound more natural. You'll pick up on common mispronunciations and learn how word stress can change everything!
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- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed.
- An instruction or command.
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More going to
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be expecting or planning to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on someone
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- Determiner
- More than is desirable or manageable; an excessive quantity.
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