THE ROLE OF PHONETICS IN TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION: EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS
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Key words: pronunciation accuray, speech sounds, phonetic principles, practical strategies, sound patterns, teaching practises, pronunciation skills, linguistic context, stress variation, intonation contour, articulatory precision, phoneme, language fluency.Abstract
Abstract: This paper investigates the essential role of phonetics in English pronunciation instruction and presents effective strategies for language instructors to improve students' pronunciation skills. It explores the significance of phonetics in understanding speech sounds, phonetic symbols, and phonological patterns in English. The paper also discusses practical teaching methods that can help learners enhance their phonetic awareness and pronunciation accuracy. By incorporating phonetic principles and innovative strategies, language instructors can optimize pronunciation teaching and facilitate better communication in English.
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