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Short sentences
/eɪ/ in short sentences
These short sentences put /eɪ/ in everyday contexts. Read at a natural pace — don't over-emphasize the target.
Tips
- Don't pause artificially before target words
- Keep function words reduced (a, the, of, for → short schwa)
- Let stress fall naturally on content words
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Jane and Jake came to play games at the lake today.
The painters paid for the eight paintings in the gallery.
Take the train to the station and wait for the afternoon.
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