MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE IN PRONUNCIATION
Keywords:
mother tongue interference, pronunciation, phonology, negative transfer, word stress, intonation, phonetic errors, Uzbek learners, language acquisition.Abstract
This article examines the phenomenon of mother tongue interference (L1 negative transfer) in English pronunciation. It explores how a learner's first language affects the production of English speech sounds, word stress, rhythm, and intonation. Incorporating theories from prominent phoneticians and language teaching experts, the study specifically highlights the phonetic challenges faced by Uzbek learners of English. Finally, the article provides practical pedagogical solutions to help students minimize interference and achieve intelligible pronunciation.References
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