Pronunciation
Perfect Your English Pronunciation
March 16, 2025•6 min
Perfect your English pronunciation with AI-powered feedback and structured practice techniques. Learn to speak clearly and confidently in any situation.
Common Pronunciation Challenges
1. The "TH" Sound
Practice words:
- "Think" vs "Sink"
- "Three" vs "Tree"
- "Breath" vs "Breathe"
2. Word Stress
Examples:
- PRO-ject (noun) vs pro-JECT (verb)
- PRE-sent (noun) vs pre-SENT (verb)
- RE-cord (noun) vs re-CORD (verb)
Key Pronunciation Skills
1. Intonation Patterns
Practice these patterns:
- Rising tone for yes/no questions
- Falling tone for statements
- Fall-rise for uncertainty
2. Connected Speech
Examples:
- "Want to" → "wanna"
- "Going to" → "gonna"
- "Would you" → "wouldja"
Practice Techniques
1. Shadowing
- Listen to native speakers
- Repeat immediately after them
- Match rhythm and intonation
- Record and compare
2. Minimal Pairs
Practice pairs:
- ship/sheep
- bat/bad
- thin/sin
- light/right
Using Technology
- AI pronunciation feedback
- Speech analysis tools
- Recording and playback
- Visual pronunciation guides
Common Challenges
Solutions for:
- Silent letters
- Difficult sound combinations
- Word stress patterns
- Regional variations
Measuring Progress
- Regular recording sessions
- AI feedback analysis
- Native speaker feedback
- Self-assessment tools