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English Pronunciation
Introduction:
English is not phonetic language. A words is not always pronounced as it is written. Therefore, it is really hard to pronounce unfamiliar words correctly; this, sometimes, leads to misunderstanding. IPA is really helpful for solving this problem. Moreover, there are many significant dimensions of English pronunciation that are needed to be learned and practiced in order to be fluent in speaking English.
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about this topic, why not use the power of the Internet. Visit these sites to get you started.
The Internet Web sites:
Crown of Academic English. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) | English Pronunciation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8KppNXfx2k
English is not phonetic language. Many time you don't know how to pronounce English words correctly since some of them are not pronounced as they are written. API transcriptions or Phonetic symbols can help learners read English words correctly, you will learn and remember IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet ) English transcriptions , and how to pronounce them correctly.
Pronunciation Training Techniques
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcONw2BBfb8
There are some Techniques to improve pronunciation and even accent in this site. These include watching movie, pausing and following techniques (trying to be exaggerating). In addition, another technique is having a script, then read and record. This will help you be brave to practice and pronounce English more correctly.
British pronunciation, BBC learning English
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4Z5qngn-48
The video in this site is about how to pronounce English sounds: each consonant, vowel, IPA transcription, quiz and activities.
Speak English Fluently - How to Link Words - Pronunciation Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbnRm_3_QKU
This site is about how to link words in real speaking that native speaker do. Linking can be done between a consonant and a consonant, but some consonants cannot be linked; a consonant and a vowel; a vowel and a vowel. This video will help you practice to link words in sentences in order to be able to speak English more fluently.
Cambridge dictionary
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/want
This online dictionary is free. Each word typed into the searching box will come up with meaning and pronunciation both in British and American pronunciation. There is two red signs of speaker that can be clicked for listing to the pronunciation of each word. in addition, there is IPA transcription next to the typed word that tell you how the word is pronounced.
RoseMedical, speech therapy software and Instrument
http://www.rose-medical.com/mouth-positions.html
This site provides good explanation, diagrams, charts of English consonants and vowels. Also, it provides IPA transcription / phonetic symbols. In addition pictures of mount, tongue positions when producing each consonant and vowel sounds in English are provided; and the movement of mouth, lips, tongues and teeth are also demonstrated, when producing sounds ,through pictures and videos.
English Club
https://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/
This blog facilitates learners in learning English in many ways including helping learners gain knowledge of Phonetics and help learners improve their pronunciation. It provides explanation of and demonstration through text and audio which learn can read, see, listen to and understand the meaning of pronunciation, sentence stress, linking, homomphones, minimal pairs, pronunciation terms, phonetic chart, pronuncing the alphabets, English phonetic spelling, when pronouncing a or an; the or thee , how to pronounce -ed, contractions.
Created by: Khamsy
Updated: 30 / 5 / 2017