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Fw: "dark horse"(revised)
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Sep 12, 2009 13:10 PDT
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Dear all
I'd appreciate your comments on the accent pattern of the underlined parts below:
(1) A: The Joneses have ˈgot a new car.
B: Have they, indeed. ˈWhat model is it, dear?
A: Oh, I don’t ˏknow. It's a pale blue.
B: B: Well, well. Old Ted IS a dark horse. I was only talking cars with him the other night.
A: And he didn't mention it?
B: Not a word. (adapted from Jack Windsor Lewis phonetic blog #209)
(2) A: I've just got engaged to Sheila.
B: Well! You ARE a dark horse. (adapted from O'Connor and Arnold (1973: 220))
Would you tell me why the be-verb has the nuclear accent whereas 'dark horse' fails to be accented?
Thank you very much in advance.
Best wishes
Tami
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