🎧 English Pronunciation for Beginners

🔑 Key Elements of English Pronunciation

1. Vowels & Consonants

   • Master short/long vowels (e.g., /i/ vs. /aɪ/)
   • Practice tricky consonants like /θ/ (think) and /ð/ (this)
   

2. Stress & Intonation

   • Learn sentence stress patterns (e.g., "I am going to the store)
   • Use rising/falling intonation for questions and statements
   

3. Common Mistakes

   • Avoid overpronouncing /r/ (e.g., "car" vs. "kər")
   • Correct vowel reductions in weak syllables (e.g., "about" → /əˈbaʊt/)
   

📝 Practice Tips

• Record yourself and compare with native speakers
• Use a mirror to observe mouth positioning (e.g., for /v/ vs. /w/)
• Focus on minimal pairs (e.g., "pat" vs. "bat") to distinguish sounds

🌐 Expand Your Learning

Check out our English Pronunciation Exercises for interactive drills and audio samples!