Die Grundlagen · Unit 5 of 10 · Wortakzent und Rhythmus
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Step 1 of 17: Überblick (Overview)
Überblick
(Overview)
What this unit gives you, and what you will be able to do at the end.
Which syllable carries the weight — and why equal emphasis sounds robotic.
You can pronounce every sound in a word correctly and still sound foreign. What is missing is weight: German loads one syllable and lets the rest stay light.
Learning objectives
- Place the main stress in simple words, prefixed verbs and compounds.
- Keep unstressed endings light instead of over-pronouncing them.
- Use falling intonation for statements and rising intonation for yes/no questions.
Can-Do outcomes
- I can say a long compound like Netzwerkverbindung with one clear main stress.
- I can make a yes/no question sound like a question.
- I can pause in a sentence where the meaning pauses.
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