Ok even though Chinese is syllable timed our favorite accent coach tells us we can lengthen the tone for emphasis. Other ways to indicate emphasis include: SPEAKING LOUDER -- or pausing between syllables? Syllable timed doesn't mean gap timed, right?
Interestingly we do this a bit in English too, particularly when talking to someone we think is being a bit “dense!” Try it: “SO… I just ASKED you: would you like TEA or COFFEE.”
Oooo this is so helpful
Ok even though Chinese is syllable timed our favorite accent coach tells us we can lengthen the tone for emphasis. Other ways to indicate emphasis include: SPEAKING LOUDER -- or pausing between syllables? Syllable timed doesn't mean gap timed, right?
Great lessons!
Wow this is really helpful!
Interestingly we do this a bit in English too, particularly when talking to someone we think is being a bit “dense!” Try it: “SO… I just ASKED you: would you like TEA or COFFEE.”
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Next level couching.
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我 咖啡☕。
我想喝一杯茶！😅
Laoshi rita, I'm thinking i should imitate your mouth when i practice speaking mandarin , it's like you hide your tongue
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