The role of accurate pronunciation in determining intelligibility of speech

Author

Khudayr, Hatim Jasim

Source

Journal of the Iraqia University

Issue

Vol. 20, Issue 31 / 1 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.501-522, 22 p.

Publisher

al-Iraqia University Islamic Researches and Studies Center

Publication Date

2013-12-31

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

22

Main Subjects

Comparative Literature

Abstract EN

If we learn a language, we must learn to produce its sounds.

The learner's ability to communicate effectively in the foreign language depends on his mastery of its sound system.

This paper is an experimental investigation of accurate pronunciation by Iraqi advanced learners.

It comprises four sections, one appendix and a bibliography.

Section one serves an introduction to the whole study.

It introduces the reader to the problem of the study.

It also includes the aims of the study, hypothesis, the procedures and the significance of the study.

Section two presents a survey of the concept of intelligibility, Factors affecting and methods used in measuring intelligibility.

Section three outlines English sound system, English vowels and it ends up with non-linguistic factors.

Section four is the experimental part of this paper.

It deals with a description of the test and outlines the student's errors have been analyzed.

The possible causes of their errors have been identified and accordingly conclusions have been drawn.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Khudayr, Hatim Jasim. 2013. The role of accurate pronunciation in determining intelligibility of speech. Journal of the Iraqia University،Vol. 20, no. 31 / 1, pp.501-522.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-828167

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Khudayr, Hatim Jasim. The role of accurate pronunciation in determining intelligibility of speech. Journal of the Iraqia University Vol. 20, no. 31 / 1 (2013), pp.501-522.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-828167

American Medical Association (AMA)

Khudayr, Hatim Jasim. The role of accurate pronunciation in determining intelligibility of speech. Journal of the Iraqia University. 2013. Vol. 20, no. 31 / 1, pp.501-522.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-828167

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Record ID

BIM-828167