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Which words are stressed In The Sentence (well as you probably know...)?

The stressed words in the sentence "Well, as you probably know..." are:

* Well (This is an interjection and typically receives emphasis)

* know (The verb in the sentence, carrying the main semantic weight)

While "as" and "you" are not usually stressed, their pronunciation might be slightly emphasized depending on the context and speaker's intention.

Here's a breakdown:

* Well, as you probably know... (Neutral intonation)

* Well, as you probably know... (Emphasis on "know" to indicate the listener should be aware of something)

* Well, as you probably know... (Emphasis on "probably" to indicate a degree of uncertainty)

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