The Power of Pitch: Change Your Tone to Improve Your Stress and Intonation in American English

[@Englishwithkim]

For more information on different tones you can use to express yourself, watch this playlist on intonation patterns in American English! kzbin.info/aero/PL81YJkck6j1skLXWgFLopLhs2yrqECzou

[@kashifalikhan5124]

English with Kim mam I am your new student I wana improve my english

[@Englishwithkim]

I missed this comment because KZbin doesn't notify me of replies to previous comments. This video will help you understand creating more natural flow through pitch and pauses: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6rVn5-fjZ6Gd7c

[@GMBabul-oy8hr]

Excellent teaching on pitch n intonation. Thank you, Madame.

[@Englishwithkim]

You're most welcome! I hope you continue to practice your pitch.

[@dienadel8442]

watching it now Nov 2021, and still extremely handy, Vielen Danke

[@Englishwithkim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaelalves-englishlearne5392]

I loved your channel. I'm learning to speak English by myself. I still have difficulty in listening. I study English 4 months ago. Thank you for your job here You tube. God bless you!

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks for the compliment. You're definitely off to the right start by starting your own KZbin channel - even as a native speaker, I've improved how I speak by making videos! Listening is a challenge - I suggest you check out this video as well as the playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4mqf6OHftmpZrM

[@lucasalencar2358]

I love your classes, dear. Keep working!!! you're amazing.

[@Englishwithkim]

That's very kind, Lucas! Keep watching for more videos :)

[@AlexanderSeverinsen]

great video. I have always been good at english, with a broad vocabulary. But I have always sounded a bit strange when speaking it. So I'm definitely be trying this pitch practice.

[@Englishwithkim]

Pitch plays a big role in how you sound! Be sure to check out this video on the key ways we use pitch and intonation when speaking: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6qWfWSsr6h2ocU

[@marksn4020]

I came across your channel through looking for advise on not slurring words when i speak. Stumbled on your website is very informative. Hopefully i can better improve my spoken, more specifically my enunciation

[@Englishwithkim]

Welcome to my channel! I'm glad you're finding my resources helpful. While enunciation is important, you want to make sure you're clearly and obviously stressing the right syllable of key words. This helps people follow what you're saying, since we expect to hear stressed syllables stand out more than others. It can sound like you're slurring words if there isn't enough contrast in your speech. This more recent video on pitch will also help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3anZ6Fql6qke6c

[@marksn4020]

@@Englishwithkim such good advice that I'm sorry passing on

[@mohamedamer5943]

It's awesome!!! Thanks too much

[@nirulovable1338]

Kim I loved yet videos, you too especially this video

[@Englishwithkim]

I'm happy to hear my videos are helping you! Pitch is one of my favorite topics!

[@gufransaiyed3374]

that was really helpful ☺☺☺☺

[@Englishwithkim]

Glad it helped!

[@DavidGonzalez-zc8yy]

Thanks a lot Kim, i was looking for something like this, i just realized im sounding like a robot a lot and i need to improve my pitch variation, good luck with your channel and proyects!

[@Englishwithkim]

Thank you, David! It's good that you're aware of the challenge so that now you can do something about it. Even just a slight pitch variation makes a big difference when stressing words. :)

[@mohammadimtiaz]

Thanks!

[@Englishwithkim]

You're welcome!

[@darlingtonnjoku9319]

This helped me in my assignment.. Thanks alot Great work

[@eatexplore6094]

An underrated channel

[@Englishwithkim]

That's kind of you to say!

[@raed2178]

I am really looking forward to seeing more videos about stress and intonation.

[@Englishwithkim]

I have something very special on this topic coming up in May! Stay tuned :)

[@raed2178]

Thanks, Kim. You are the best. :)

[@monicamc3400]

I like it. thank you

[@yoshsg8418]

Such a pretty accent , I'll be waiting for all your videos .

[@Englishwithkim]

Awww, thanks! Don't forget to watch my older videos too :)

[@frankjim6809]

well done ! keep going!

[@juanjosealatorre1510]

Thank you for make this video, it was very helpful. You have now one more follower (:

[@Englishwithkim]

Happy to hear it! Welcome to the community :)

[@mohammedsalah6147]

Thank you ☺️

[@irinaakhmedzyanova5145]

Hi Kim! As a native Russian speaker I find it very challenging to use pitch for word stress. Russian does have word stress but we only use volume not pitch. So we pronounce stressed syllables louder and sometimes a bit longer but do not rise the pitch. Now I hear that I use the same pattern for English and struggle to add pitch. I think I even can not always hear if I rise the pitch or not. I suspect that I might think I rise the pitch while it is just the volume. What could I do to separate these two things and concentrate on pitch?

[@Englishwithkim]

Thank you for your thoughtful comment. If you're not used to paying attention to your pitch, it can be challenging to tell the difference between pitch and volume. Have you seen my video on contrast? This will help you hear how these different elements work together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKa0pqqdmrCrkJo I also encourage you to try some of the pitch exercises in this video on how to find your voice: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ana2ZXiPj7Fnfbs They are a little more extreme than the one in this video in response to people like you who have trouble identifying their pitch. I can think of a number of suggestions to help you separate pitch and volume. Try speaking very quietly, almost whispering, and then try to create different levels of pitch using your voice. You can try the exercises in this video, only while speaking at a very quiet volume: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DWqmCebMx6g8U I'm going to keep this question in mind for future videos... it really is a challenge!

[@Gabriel_Esp11]

I'm new here... this has helped me a lot. Thanks

[@Englishwithkim]

Welcome to my community!

[@dailylyricshub]

Wow 💕

[@marksn4020]

Brilliant. How often to practise

[@Englishwithkim]

I would suggest practicing for at least five minutes a day, until you feel more comfortable with your pitch range!

[@eunisekan6710]

Hi Kim, your video is wonderful! Can you explain more and in a simple way on what is the difference between tone, pitch and intonation? I somehow confused and doesn't know how to explain to others.

[@Englishwithkim]

Hi Eunise! I'm happy you found this helpful. That is a great question and something I definitely want to clarify in another video. I tend to use "intonation" and "tone of voice" interchangeably, shortening "tone of voice" to "tone." Both refer to the emotion and attitude that you're expressing. Intonation is more common in the educational context, whereas "tone of voice" is more common in everyday conversations. (Parents will tell their kids, "I don't like your tone of voice.") Pitch refers to the highness and lowness of your voice and is an essential element of stress and intonation. In tonal languages (such as Chinese, the most common example), tone refers to the different pitch patterns that can be used to say a particular syllable. English is NOT a tonal language, and when you hear us talk about "tone" we're talking about the attitude, mood, timbre, and voice quality, all of which give us more information about how the person feels. I hope that helps clarify while you're waiting for a more detailed video from me! Be sure to check out this fun video on pitch exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5DWqmCebMx6g8U

[@eunisekan6710]

@@Englishwithkim thank you so much Kim, it is very clear and informative, really appreciate it!

[@Englishwithkim]

Just wanted to let you know that I made a video talking about the differences between tone, pitch, and intonation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3anZ6Fql6qke6c

[@MsMaeve]

Im a native eglish speaker and dont have much control over my pitch. This is a problem because im trying to learn to sing. Stumbled upon this video. I agree, pitch control is hype.

[@Englishwithkim]

I appreciate you sharing your experience! This can help non-native speakers understand that pitch is something that needs to be learned. The exercise I show is actually a vocal warm-up for actors. I know how you feel - I personally need to be more conscious of where I breathe when speaking. I hope you make progress on your pitch!

[@vladimirandreev4598]

You are very musical, Kim :-)))

[@Englishwithkim]

Awww, thanks Vladimir! You don't need to sing to express your pitch, though. ;)

[@morabi557]

great content and presentation, Kim keep it up :]

[@Englishwithkim]

Thank you - be sure to check out my most recent video on finding your voice in English for more exercises!

[@morabi557]

@@Englishwithkim thanks for the recommendation, I'm on it.

[@danBg543]

amazing kim

[@mohammedsalah6147]

You’re the best...love you.

[@Englishwithkim]

That's so sweet!

[@kashifalikhan5124]

nice video mam

[@KennedyColochinii]

You are saying the truth

[@Englishwithkim]

As I often say, simple changes can be the most effective!

[@KennedyColochinii]

I married an american more than 13 years ago, but she never corrected me because it sounded cute for her the way how I speak, and i did the same for her, i did correct her Spanish accent neither, but lately when all the love was disappearing she started complaining about my monotonous accent, and that really hurts a lot :-(

[@KennedyColochinii]

I would like to improve my accent since I live here in Tennessee.

[@kashifalikhan5124]

great

[@keimorita1089]

Speed causes one to shut down listening!

[@ctrl0407]

Thanks it helped me on my test :) (only a little tho:( l

[@Englishwithkim]

Glad to hear it - this is just the beginning of working on your pitch. Try the intonation exercises video for more fun with your pitch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mITbZ42dbq6Vndk

[@adilasahir3445]

I wish to speak like u bt my family is urdu speaking so i can't practice well then how can i become fluent in english

[@Englishwithkim]

These are my best suggestions on how to practice your writing and speaking on your own: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hme4iaiFftaHd5I

[@adilasahir3445]

Thanks 😘😍

[@prichitoadiamantadoP3-18]

3:14

[@Darwhyn2]

kim you're voice is so beautiful :) marry me ;)

[@Englishwithkim]

😂 I probably should have reconsidered singing on this video!

[@joban_]

Lady is fast

[@Englishwithkim]

Yes, I speak at a natural speed.

[@evergreenplusinfo6580]

Thank you so much

[@Englishwithkim]

You’re most welcome!