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Ajoy Batta, Lovely Professional University Unit 1: Simple Rules of Pronunciation and Intonation

Unit 1: Simple Rules of Pronunciation and Intonation Notes

CONTENTS

Objectives
Introduction
1.1 Simple Rules for Pronunciation and Intonation
1.2 We can only stress vowels, not Consonants
1.3 Summary

1.4 Keywords
1.5 Self Assessment
1.6 Review Questions
1.7 Further Readings

Objectives

After studying this unit, you will be able to:
z Learn rules of pronunciation
z Assess the importance of intonation

Introduction

Pronunciation refers to the way a word or a language is spoken, or the manner in which someone
speaks a word. If one is said to have “correct pronunciation”, then it refers to both within a
particular dialect. A word can be pronounced in different ways by various individuals or groups.
It depends on many factors including the area in which they grew up, the area in which they
now live, if they have a speech or voice disorder, their ethnic group, their social class, or their
education.
Intonation is the rising and falling sounds of the voice when speaking.

1.1 Simple Rules for Pronunciation and Intonation

Pronunciation

The sounds represented here are those of British English spoken with an R.P.. (Received
Pronounciation) accent. Other varieties of English differ considerably in pronunciation.

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