61 Common
English words, grammar words, have
strong / weak forms.
The weak
forms are used most often.
Strong forms at
the beginning and end of a sentence or word group are
frequently used, but not always. When pronounced in isolation or for emphasis.
Teachers tend to teach strong forms; this is one of
the reasons why many people do not understand spoken English.
Foreigners often do not understand native speakers
connected speech because they do not hear the strong forms they have been
taught.
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