Language A to Z. Episode 3, C for Compounds Episode 3, C for Compounds.

Streaming video - 2020

We can actually change a word's part of speech simply by moving the accent up front (loudspeaker versus loud speaker). Welcome to the world of compounds, one of the fundamental elements of speaking English. And knowing how they work can also help you determine historical pronunciations of words you weren't around to hear.

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[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2020.
2023.
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English
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The Great Courses (film director), John McWhorter (actor)
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1 online resource (streaming video file) (16 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
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