What CAN vs CAN’T teaches us about the role of speech rhythm in understanding

Do you have trouble hearing the difference between CAN and CAN’T in fluent speech? Don’t worry. The difference is often times barely audible, or not at all. Yet, spotting the difference is crucial, as CAN and CAN’T have opposite meanings. 😀   How do fluent speakers know if someone is using the affirmative “CAN” or the negative form “CAN’T”? And how

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