We often emphasize the stress on adverbs that describe sentences and clauses — and pause slightly before continuing. |
Practice saying 1-6. Emphasize the stress on the adverbs.
1 Interestingly, the painting used to have a different title.
2 Actually, no-one knows who the painter was.
3 Sadly, she died at the age of only 35.
4 The painting sold last year for $18 million, but, amazingly, van Gogh himself sold none in his lifetime.
5 Incredibly, Mozart was only six when he started performing in public.
6 The painting was damaged in a fire and, unfortunately, it couldn’t be restored.
! Listen and compare how the speakers said the sentences. Then listen again and repeat them.