TEACHING MORPHOPHONOLOGICAL ALTERNATIONS IN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION CLASSES
Keywords:
morphophonology, morphophonological alternation, pronunciation teaching, allomorphy, stress shift, English phonology, phonological awarenessAbstract
Morphophonological alternations are an important part of English pronunciation because they show how word forms change when morphemes are added. These changes can be seen in plural endings, past tense forms, possessive markers, stress shift, and vowel or consonant alternations in related words. For learners of English as a foreign language, such patterns may create difficulties in pronunciation, listening comprehension, spelling, and vocabulary learning. This article discusses the role of morphophonological alternations in English pronunciation classes and explains how they can be taught in a practical and understandable way. The article argues that when students learn these patterns consciously, they become more aware of English sound structure and improve both pronunciation accuracy and intelligibility.
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