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Intonation: tone units and the tonic syllable

Phonics · Intonation · B2 · 15 min. Divide speech into tone units and find the tonic syllable, where the main pitch movement happens.

About this worksheet

Divide speech into tone units and find the tonic syllable, where the main pitch movement happens.

Level
B2
Category
Phonics
Topic
Intonation
Time
About 15 minutes
Exercises
Key words, Multiple choice, True / False, Speaking / writing task
Answer key
Included
Access
Free

On the sheet

  • Key words: Read the key terms.
  • Multiple choice: In a neutral reading, which word carries the tonic syllable?
  • True / False: True or false? Write T or F.
  • Speaking / writing task: Mark the tone units with / and underline the tonic syllable in each un