by Heather Chetwynd | Dec 23, 2013 | Accent Modification
In writing, we often mark phrasing with punctuation. In speech, we mark phrasing with intonation and pausing. If it is not done correctly, you might be misunderstood! Take a look at the following examples: WHAT IS IT? Let’s eat Grandma… OR… Let’s eat, Grandma....
by Heather Chetwynd | Apr 22, 2010 | Voice to Word Post - Other
So, a woman walks into a yoga studio to ask about their classes. She sees a class in progress and asks the administrator who it was for. The administrator smiles confidently, and answers: “It’s a divers’ group.” The woman is confused. “Divers?” she asks. She also...
by Heather Chetwynd | Jan 14, 2010 | Voice to Word Post - Other
So, a woman walks into a grocery store to pick up food for a dinner party. She’s running late, and has to get home to start cooking. She’s stressed. Fortunately, she finds everything on her shopping list in short order. Well, almost everything. She wants to make fruit...
