ENGLISH PHONETIC SYMBOLS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE PRONUNCIATION SKILLS OF ENGLISH EDUCATION STUDENTS
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pronunciation, English phonetic symbols, intonation, fluencyAbstract
This study aims to examine the relationship between students' understanding of English Phonetic Symbols and their pronunciation skills, focusing on key indicators such as intonation, fluency, and phonetic symbol comprehension. The research employs a quantitative descriptive method, utilizing a sample of 40 first-semester students from the English Education program at UIN Raden Intan Lampung. Data were collected through a pronunciation test, a phonetic symbol test, and a questionnaire, along with recordings of students' performance. The results reveal a positive correlation between phonetic symbol comprehension and pronunciation performance. Students with a better understanding of phonetic symbols, such as articulation, voicing, and assimilation, demonstrated stronger pronunciation skills, including improved accuracy, fluency, and intonation. Conversely, students with weaker knowledge of phonetic symbols struggled with these aspects. The findings suggest that phonetic symbol understanding plays a crucial role in enhancing students' pronunciation skills, highlighting the importance of formal phonetic instruction. Based on these results, the study recommends integrating comprehensive phonetic training into the early stages of language education to help students improve their overall pronunciation abilities
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