... syllable containing this sound is printed in italics (if the word has more than one syllable). case cater conversation gay great may nar rate nation native pronunciation raid rain range same ... 12 SPOKEN ENGLISH IV. SPEAKING /eiI, word accent, contracted forms la. Play the dialogue again and listen to it. Note the way these words are said: pain days taste take stay Listen carefully ... Communicating—asking for information-1 61 • Grammar and Usage—using will and shall 63 unit nine: AT THE TEA STALL • Speaking— /f/, word accent, weak forms 67 • Communicating—complaining 69 • Grammar and...