English-Chinese Mini Dictionary: How to learn essential Mandarin Chinese vocabulary in English for school, exam, and business

A syllable is part of a word that contains one vowel sound. In every word of two or more syllables, one syllable is stressed. It’s called ‘stressed syllable’. The vowel sound in that syllable is louder, higher in pitch, and longer than the other vowel sounds in the same word.

The contrast between stressed and unstressed syllables is very important because it helps to create the rhythm of English. The native English speakers rely more on stressed syllable to understand what you say than on the individual sounds of the word.

This book is ideal for learners of English as a second language who want to communicate more effectively and also for learners of Chinese who know English. 

[Sample]

cave  [keiv]

  [n.] dòng xué  洞穴

cavity  [kævəti]

  [n.] zhù yá  蛀牙 (蛀牙)

cedar  [si:dər]

  [n.] shān  杉

ceiling  [si:liŋ]

  [n.] tiān huā bǎn  天花板

* Please refer to the website for more information. www.corevoca.com