Pronunciation Tips
These English pronunciation tips will
help you get the most out of your Pronunciation Power program.
Tip 1
Do not confuse pronunciation of words with their spelling! For example,
"threw" and "through", although spelled differently, are pronounced
the same.
Also, identical letters or letter clusters in words do not always produce
the same sound. For example, the "ough" in "though" and "through"
represents a different sound in each word. Learn to practise what you
hear, not what you see.
Tip 2
Imagine a sound in your mind before you say it. Try to visualize the
positioning of your mouth and face. Think about how you are going to
make the sound.
Tip 3
Listen to and try to imitate the Pronunciation Power instructor. In
addition to listening for specific sounds, pay attention to pauses,
the intonation of the instructor's voice and patterns of emphasis. This
can be just as important as the pronunciation of sounds.
Tip 4
The English language has many different dialects, and words can be pronounced
differently. It is important, however, that you pronounce words clearly
to ensure effective communication.
Pronunciation Learning Resources
American English
Pronunciation
Exercises for every sound with audio available.
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Phonetic Association's
The major as well as the oldest
representative organization for phoneticians since 1886.
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