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English Pronunciation Rules Guide

The document outlines key English pronunciation rules, including silent letters, syllable stress, vowel sounds, and the pronunciation of '-ed' endings. It also covers the distinction between voiced and unvoiced 'th' sounds, word linking in fast speech, and the use of intonation and rhythm in questions and statements. These rules are essential for improving English pronunciation and fluency.

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English Pronunciation Rules Guide

The document outlines key English pronunciation rules, including silent letters, syllable stress, vowel sounds, and the pronunciation of '-ed' endings. It also covers the distinction between voiced and unvoiced 'th' sounds, word linking in fast speech, and the use of intonation and rhythm in questions and statements. These rules are essential for improving English pronunciation and fluency.

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English Pronunciation Rules - Guide

1. Silent Letters

Some letters are not pronounced in English words.

- 'k' is silent in: knife, know

- 'b' is silent in: doubt, lamb

- Final 'e' is often silent in: name, hope

2. Syllable Stress

One syllable in a word is said louder or longer.

Examples:

- TAble (not taBLE)

- EDucation - stress on 'ca': ed-u-CA-tion

3. Long and Short Vowel Sounds

- Short vowels: cat, bed, pin

- Long vowels: cake, meet, bike

4. '-ed' Ending Pronunciation

The -ed ending in past tense can sound different depending on the word:

- 'looked' sounds like 'lookt'

- 'played' sounds like 'playd'

- 'wanted' sounds like 'want-id'

5. 'Th' Sounds

- Voiced: this, that

- Unvoiced: think, thanks

6. Word Linking

Words often connect when spoken quickly:

- 'Go on' becomes 'Go-won'


English Pronunciation Rules - Guide

- 'What are you doing?' becomes 'Whatcha doing?'

7. Intonation and Rhythm

- Rising tone for Yes/No questions: 'Are you coming?'

- Falling tone for statements: 'I'm fine.'

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