Welcome to our English phonetics guide! Here, you will find an overview of the sounds used in the English language and their corresponding phonetic symbols. If you are looking for a comprehensive guide on how to pronounce words correctly, you've come to the right place.
Consonants
Plosives
- P: /p/
- B: /b/
- T: /t/
- D: /d/
- K: /k/
- G: /ɡ/
Fricatives
- F: /f/
- V: /v/
- Th: /θ/
- DH: /ð/
- S: /s/
- Z: /z/
- Sh: /ʃ/
- ZH: /ʒ/
- Ch: /tʃ/
- J: /dʒ/
Affricates
- Ch: /tʃ/
- J: /dʒ/
Nasals
- M: /m/
- N: /n/
- NG: /ŋ/
Laterals
- L: /l/
Trills
- R: /ɹ/
Vowels
Monophthongs
- A: /æ/
- E: /ɛ/
- I: /ɪ/
- O: /ɒ/
- U: /ʌ/
- ER: /ɜːr/
- AH: /ɑː/
- EY: /eɪ/
- IH: /aɪ/
- OW: /aʊ/
- UH: /ʌ/
Diphthongs
- AA: /ɔː/
- EA: /iə/
- EE: /iː/
- IE: /iː/
- EAU: /aʊ/
- OI: /ɔɪ/
- OU: /aʊ/
- UE: /juː/
R-colored Vowels
- AR: /ɑr/
- ER: /ɜːr/
Pronunciation Tips
When pronouncing English words, it's important to listen to native speakers and mimic their sounds. Practice makes perfect! Here are a few tips to help you improve your pronunciation:
- Listen carefully: Pay attention to the sounds you hear in words and try to reproduce them.
- Use resources: Utilize online dictionaries and language learning platforms that provide audio pronunciation guides.
- Practice regularly: Make pronunciation a part of your daily routine.
More Resources
If you are looking for further assistance with your English pronunciation, be sure to check out our advanced pronunciation guide.
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