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Abstract
This piece looks at how stress and pitch work in both English and Uzbek, comparing their sound systems. Unlike English, which uses shifting stress and detailed melody in speech to show meaning, grammar, or intent, Uzbek keeps stress fixed and has less variety in voice movement. Because of these contrasts, people who speak Uzbek may struggle when speaking English due to overlapping sound habits. Examining elements like where emphasis falls in words, pauses between phrases, flow of speech, and shifts in tone reveals why noticing such details matters in learning. Teaching should pay closer attention to these aspects so speakers can be better understood during conversation. Without clear guidance on rhythm and pitch, progress in spoken accuracy often slows.
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