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Pronunciation Guides

On this page you will find presentations which aim to give you basic information about the pronunciation of fast speech, or 'connected speech'. There are no sound files in the presentations but they should be a starting point for 'self-study' (e.g.using the books recommended on this page).

Individual Sounds

These guides present an explanation of some of the principles for producing speech sounds.

• Vowels: This guide presents an introduction to the principles for pronouncing vowel sounds. Click on icon to view presentation.

• Consonants: This guide presents an introduction to the principles of pronouncing consonant sounds. Click on icon to view presentation

Connected Speech

The guides below present an introduction on how to improve rhythm when you speak English. Improving rhythm can help you sound more natural. There are 3 main aspects of natural-sounding English. These are: sound changes, stress, and intonation.

• Sound changes: This guide presents an overview of different ways in which speech sounds can change in fast, natural speech. Click on icon to view presentation.

• Stress: This guide presents an introduction to the way syllables are emphasised, or 'stressed' in long words and sentences. Click on icon to view presentation.

• Intonation: This guide presents an introduction to the way the voice can rise and fall when speaking. Click on icon to view presentation.

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