Sentence rhythm and polite intonationSounding polite rather than abrupt when you ask.Related learning areasEnglish PronunciationRelated conceptscan and can't with /ə/, /æ/, and /ɑː/Hearing numbers accuratelyIrregular verb pronunciationPlural endings — /z/ and /s/Regular past simple endingsSentence rhythmComes afterSentence rhythmQuestionsAll questions in this subjectStart learningStart free practice