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Re: Fw: "dark horse"(revised)
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sues
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Sep 13, 2009 18:08 PDT
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Dear Tami
doesn't it express suprise, particulary the unexpectedness of (in this case) the buying of a car. Meaning, contrary to what i expected of Jack (i.e. he is not a dark horse) it turns out he IS a dark horse.
Cheers
Sue Sullivan
Christchurch
New Zealand
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From: 伊達 <mn8-@fiberbit.net>
To: phone-@topica.com
Sent: Sunday, 13 September, 2009 8:10:10 AM
Subject: [phonlist] Fw: "dark horse"(revised)
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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