von Susannah | Montag, Oktober 28, 2019 | Learn, Learn pronunciation
We have tried to be as consistent as possible regarding how we use the International Phonetic Alphabet but a few irregularities may appear when we use or refer to other sources or miss an inconsistency in our own writing. The fact is, although the IPA was developed to...
von Susannah | Freitag, August 2, 2019 | Learn, Learn pronunciation
Try pronouncing p, b, l and m . What do you notice? These are consonants (though here still represented by letters), quite different from vowels in many ways. One way is that in most cases it is difficult to get an idea of what they sound like in isolation, as we...
von Susannah | Freitag, Mai 3, 2019 | Learn, Learn pronunciation
Systematic, verbal communication is considered what sets humankind apart from other mammals. While the existence of animal language is debatable, the wonders of human language cannot be doubted. Here you will find some of the basics of phonetics in general and...
von Susannah | Freitag, Mai 3, 2019 | Practice, Practice pronunciation
What do you know about phonetics, phonology and (American) English pronunciation? You can, of course, try out this exercise to see what general and basic concepts you already have mastered. Or you can use it to consolidate what you have learned or test your knowledge...