Some two-word phrasal verbs have main stress on the verb and no stress on the particle. These are one-stress phrasal verbs: 'dream of I wouldn't DREAM of asking you to do it. 'hear from We never HEARD from them again.
Note: The particle in most one-stress phrasal verbs is a preposition.
Othertwo-word phrasal verbs have main stress on the particle and secondarystress on the verb. These are two-stress phrasal verbs (see Unit 20): ,doze 'off The sun came out and I DOZED OFF. ,let 'out Please LET me OUT.
Note: The particle in most two-stress phrasal verbs is an adverb.
In conversation, it is unusual for the particle in one-stress phrasal verbs to be prominent (see Unit 10). However, we can make the particle prominent if we want to highlight it for emphasis or contrast: 'smell of The room SMELT of roses. It certainly smells odd, but I'm not sure what it smells OF. 'hear of A: I'm surprised you've never HEARD of him. 'hear from B: I didn't say I hadn't HEARD OF him, I said I hadn't HEARD FROM him.
A number of the particles in one-stress phrasal verbs have a weak and a strong form (see Unit 21), for example: at, for, from, of and to.We usually use the weak form of these particles in conversation, butthe strong form is used when the particle comes at the end of a clause: 'live for He LIVES for /f∂/ his work. She felt she had nothing to LIVE for /fo:/. 'think of I was just THINKing of /∂v/ you. What on earth were you THINKing of /ov/?
A few phrasal verbs can be either one-stress or two-stress phrasal verbs, but with different meanings. For example: 'live on He had to LIVE on less than $10 a day. (= the amount of money he had to buy things) ,live 'onThe tradition LIVES ON in many parts of the country. (= continues) 'come toHow much does all that COME to? (= what's the total cost) ,come 'toShe hasn't COME TO yet after the accident. (= regained consciousness)
Do you think each part in bold includes a one-stress (write 1) or two-stress (write 2) phrasal verb? Key.(United States) 1 1 2 2 3 2 4 1 5 2 6 1 7 1 8 1 Example: The birds came quite close, but when I sneezed I fightened them away. 2 1 She said she'd be early, but I wouldn't bank on it. _______ 2 He gave us a lot of information that I couldn't take in. _______ 3 I couldn't do question six, so I lef it out. _______ 4 Dan said he'd phone today, but I haven't heard from him. _______ 5 If you're passing, why don't you stop by? _______ 6 You look well. Living by the sea must agree with you. _______ 7 There isn't anyone but you that I can confide in. _______ 8 Having my own boat is something I've always dreamed about. _______
1 A: I suppose your parents are quite well off? B: What are you driving at? 2 A: Why didn't you show your mother your new shoes? B: I thought she'd disapprove of them. 3 A: So you think the damage results from climate change? B: I said I think it will result in climate change. 4 A: Apparently, they are forecasting a really cold winter. B: Yes, I read about it. 5 A: My pen friend's planning to visit. B: Where does she come from? 6 A: All you've got to do is aim and fire. B: But I don't know what to aim at. 7 A: There are so many mosquitoes around the tent! B: Yes, it's teeming with them.
Now listen, check the pronunciation of the phrasal verbs and repeat the В parts.
Now listen and check your answers. Press 'pause' before each В part andread it aloud. Then press 'play' again and compare your pronunciationwith what follows.
Follow up:When you learn a new phrasal verb, it is helpful to note whether it isa one-stress phrasal verb (if it has a preposition) or a two-stressphrasal verb (if it has an adverb).
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