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T9 The phonological system of the English language (III): Stress, rhythm, and intonation. Comparison with the phonological system of Spanish > 2.3 Compound nouns > Flashcards

2.3 Compound nouns Flashcards

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Compound nouns are generally stresses on…

A

the first element

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Why do some compounds have the main stress on the final element?

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because they preserve the stress pattern of the phrases they derive

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When do we have double stress?

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when the first element is an adjective

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T9 The phonological system of the English language (III): Stress, rhythm, and intonation. Comparison with the phonological system of Spanish (7 decks)

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