ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH VOWEL SOUNDS
Keywords:
phonetics, English vowels, monophthongs, diphthongs, pronunciation, IPAAbstract
this article presents a phonetic analysis of English vowel sounds. It examines the articulatory features of English vowels, their classification into monophthongs and diphthongs, and their role in spoken communication. The study analyzes vowel production in terms of tongue position, lip configuration, and vowel length. In addition, common pronunciation difficulties faced by learners of English as a second language are discussed. The findings emphasize the importance of phonetic awareness and systematic vowel instruction for improving pronunciation accuracy and speech intelligibility.
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