ENGLISH PHONETIC TRANSCRIPTION AND ITS ROLE IN PRONUNCIATION LEARNING
Keywords:
English phonetic transcription, International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), pronunciation learning, second language acquisition, phonetics, phonology, orthography, ESL, EFL.Abstract
English pronunciation poses significant challenges for non-native speakers due to the language's highly irregular orthography, where spelling often diverges considerably from spoken sound. This article explores the vital role of English phonetic transcription, particularly through the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as an indispensable tool in second language acquisition and teaching
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