Why You Need To Focus On English Pronunciation?

You may be a native English speaker or you may just be learning the language as a second language, it does not matter what level of English that you are conversant with.

Pronunciation of words in the English language is very important.

Learning the correct pronunciation of words does not affect the kind of accent that you are accustomed to.

It generally means that you spell out the words that are acknowledged to be correct in English.

Striving to correctly pronounce certain words in English also enhances effective communication, as people are able to decipher correctly what you mean.

Knowing the areas that need improvement when it comes to pronunciation has so many advantages such as, improving your confidence and heightening your chances of getting a job.

Additionally, they have other informal advantages like making you look more competent, intelligent and sharp.

Refining your pronunciation skills should be done in the extreme as to make you lose your unique way of talking; you must be able to preserve your quirkiness and diction that sets you apart from others.

You must note that when learning a new language or skill you should be able to give up your pride and accept correction when you pronounce something incorrectly.

Ask questions on the correct pronunciation of words when you find that you are stuck.

You should be ashamed of the fact that you do not know how to spell some words correctly.

Keep in mind also, that there are some other people who may have spoken the language their whole lives but still do not know how to spell or pronounce words correctly.

Be Acquainted With the Grammar Rules

Every language has different rules regarding how words are spelt; some words may appear one way but are spelt in a different manner.

For example champagne which is spelt as ‘shampein’ notice that the ‘ch’ is spelt as a ‘sh.’

Some words may have some letters being silent such as feign, notice that the g is considered as silent.

Most of the words that contain the r word after a vowel are most often are spelt with the r being silent such as charm, where the r is considered to be silent or farm or charm.

Sometimes the b can be silent in words such as debt, doubt and subtle.

Alternatively in some words the s is considered to be silent such as isle, island and islet.

The rules may be applied in a manner that a non-native speaker may not understand.

However, you should realize that as an English learner that you may not be the only one who may not seem to understand the format of the words.   

Get Rid Of Bad Habits

Everyone has their own way of saying different words, what may affect their method of saying the words is either their background or what they have become accustomed to over time.

It should be noted that the more time is spent on pronouncing a word wrongly the more it can get stuck in your mind.

If the wrong pronunciation of words gets stuck in your mind it will be very hard to let go of the habit.

The only means that can get rid of this habit is by researching on how to correctly spell the words and practicing on how to spell these words.

Use of English resources can really help in correcting the spellings, use internet resources and the English dictionary.

Use other resources that can help in spelling.

Be More Attentive and Open Minded

There is a saying that goes two ears are better than two mouths.

The reason the saying is popular is that it encourages one to improve on their listening skills.

Many a times you may be convinced that the manner in which you spell the word may be correct, but this may not be true.

Giving a listening ear at times helps in knowing exactly how the words are spelt.

The added advantage is that as you listen you can also be able to watch how the mouth moves to know how to place the tongue and the mouth to effect perfect speaking.

You may be wondering to yourself, ‘Now who can I be listening to?’

That is very simple you can listen to a friend who may be good in speaking English or you may alternatively decide to watch videos online on good native English speakers.

Do not be ashamed ever to ask for spelling and pronunciation corrections.

Remember that the more you ask the more intelligent you look.