Weak forms — English pronunciation practice

How to say it

Small words shrink in the middle — “to, for, and, can, of, at, from and was are weak inside a sentence and strong at the end”

1. In the middle of a sentence: weak — to (tuh), for (fuh), and (n), can (kun), of (uv).
2. At the end of a sentence or a short answer: strong — Where are you FROM? Yes, I CAN.
3. Never stress a weak form unless you want to make a point.

Use it for: Natural, fluent speaking and understanding fast English in films and calls.

Worked example: In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? → Strong (full sound)

✏️ Practice

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🏁 Lesson 20 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Weak Forms Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)