Proper English S2 E14: Word Stress

This week, we're considering word stress - and we don't mean getting all wound up about vocabulary! We're talking about the importance of emphasising the right syllables. The Idiom of the Week is 'To let the side down.'

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This podcast uses the following music as the opening and closing themes:

Bright Wish by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3458-bright-wish

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...and features incidental music from Incompetech:

NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting

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...and sound effects from Freesound and https://www.zapsplat.com

TaDa!.wav by jimhancock

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