English Rhythm - duh Da duh Da duh Da duh Da

Look at the following sentences:

He has to go to work at eight.
They used to go to bed at six.
You’ll have to do it all again.
I saw her standing all alone.
I know you didn’t mean to hurt.

Their rhythm pattern is similar to this: 

• • • • •  • •  • 
He has to go to work at eight.

• • •   • •  •  • • 
I know you didn’t mean to hurt. 

 

时间有限，准备仓促；录音没有说太清楚。

主要两点：这四组发音单位从最重要的音节开始（第一组），它们的发音依次递减；而最后一组的重要单词的音量（volume）稍微抬高以配合句子的结束。