stress deafness

Questions

What does stress deafness mean?

An inconsistent perception or processing of phonological stress by a speaker of a fixed stress language.

How to pronounce stress deafness

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “stress deafness”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “stress deafness” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.