Basic Pronunciation Guide

Welcome to our Basic Pronunciation course! Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your English speaking skills, this guide will help you master the fundamental sounds of the language.

Pronunciation Tips

Vowels: Pay attention to the vowel sounds. English has five basic vowel sounds: /i/, /e/, /æ/, /ɑː/, /uː/. Practice these sounds individually and then combine them to form words.
Consonants: Some consonants have different sounds in different positions within a word. Be mindful of this and practice the specific sound required for each consonant.
Stress and Intonation: The stress and intonation of words can change their meaning. Learn the rules of stress and intonation to improve your pronunciation.

Practice Exercises

To help you practice, we've included some exercises below. Try to read the words out loud and record yourself to compare your pronunciation with the correct sounds.

Vowel Sounds

/i/: [I] as in "see" [si:]
/e/: [e] as in "bed" [bɛd]
/æ/: [æ] as in "cat" [kæt]
/ɑː/: [ɑː] as in "father" [fɑːðər]
/uː/: [uː] as in "food" [fuːd]

Consonant Sounds

/b/: [b] as in "bat" [bæt]
/d/: [d] as in "dog" [dɑːg]
/f/: [f] as in "fish" [fɪʃ]
/θ/: [θ] as in "think" [θɪŋk]
/s/: [s] as in "sun" [sʌn]

Learn More

For further reading and practice, we recommend visiting our Advanced Pronunciation Course. This course will help you take your pronunciation skills to the next level.