The phrases below are all given in the dictionary as examples of a phrase in which the first element is likely to undergo stress shift. Each phrase could be expressed in a longer form, with a relative clause: . next-door neighbours = neighbours who live next door. Listen to the example on the cassette, and notice the difference in stress when 'next-door' is in final position: ˌnext-door ˈneighbours = neighbours who live ˌnext ˈdoor Express each of the phrases below in a similar way. When you say the two versions, be careful to stress correctly the element in final.
