If you look at the pronunciation guide next to a dictionary entry, you will probably see words written in theIPA.The writing system spells out words in a way that makes them sound the same.Knowing how to read phonetic writing is very useful if you are learning a foreign language or unfamiliar words in your own language.When learning vocabulary in English, where the spelling of words doesn't always reflect how they're pronounced, it's helpful.You can learn to read phonetics by learning the different types of sounds that can make up a word.There are different symbols that make up theIPA.
Step 1: You can learn how to classify consonants.
A sound is produced in the mouth.Consonants are usually made by blocking the flow of air in the vocal tract, such as the lips, teeth, and throat.The bilabials, such as [p], [b], and [m], are made by pressing the lips together.Labiodentals are made by pressing the upper teeth to the lip.The interdentals are made with the tip of the tongue between the teeth.Alveolars are sounds made by putting the tongue on the roof of the mouth.These include [t], [d], and [s].Palatals are made by raising the front part of the tongue.These include the following:The back of the tongue is raised to the soft palate.The "ng" sound is included with [k], [g], and [].Uvulars are made by raising the tongue to the back of the throat.These include [] and [q].Alteration of the flow of air in the glottis is what makes gouts.You can use the middle of words like "uh-oh" or "n-uh" to refer to the glottal stop.
Step 2: Familiarize yourself with how to say certain words.
The other way that vowels are categorized is by the way they speak.The way you use the air out of your vocal tract to change the sound of a consonant is referred to as this.Voiceless versus Voiced: This refers to whether the voice is used during the sound of a letter.The voiceless counterpart to the voiced is called [f].They are labiodentals.Either oral or nasal.This refers to the difference between vowels that are made with air moving through the mouth or nose.There are stops that block the flow of air through the vocal tract.Fricatives, like [f] and [v], require you to restrict the flow of air.Liquids have a small obstruction of the air in the mouth that isn't enough to cause any problems.There is very little restriction of air flow in glides.Unless they are at the end of a word, these sounds are followed by vowels.Trills and flaps, which are made by rapidly vibrating or tapping the tongue or lips against a point of articulation, as well as clicks, are not common in English.
Step 3: Understand the placement of vowels in the mouth.
vowels are produced in different places in the mouthTake into account factors such as where the tongue is positioned, how open the jaw is, and how far back or forward in the mouth each vowels sound is created.Close vowels, like [i] and [u], are made with the jaw nearly closed and the tongue near the roof of the mouth.The tongue is lower in the mouth and the jaw is open when pronouncing open vowels.Near-open and close-mid are intermediate positions.The vowels can be heard in the front, central, and back of the mouth.The back of the mouth is where the sound of water is said.In terms of both positions, vowels are described as close central ormid back.
Step 4: There are rounded and unrounded vowels.
Unrounded vowels do not require you to round your lips.Rounding is used to organize vowels.The rounded vowels are written to the right of the unrounded vowels on the international phonetic alphabet chart.There are examples of rounded vowels in English.French has front-rounded vowels that are pronounced toward the back of the mouth.
Step 5: Listen to sounds that don't exist in your language.
It's possible that languages other than your own have sounds that are completely new to you.You can read phonetic writings in any language if youFamiliarize yourself with those sounds and their corresponding symbols so that you can recognize them and pronounce them correctly.The front rounded vowels are found in numerous European languages, even though they don't exist in American English.
Step 6: You can download a chart.
Special symbols such as diacritical marks and suprasegmentals can be found at the International Phonetic Association website.You can download the chart and use it as a guide.The chart has vowels, non-pulmonic consonants, and other sounds in it.The sounds are arranged according to where they are made.You can find vowels by placing them in the front, central or back of the mouth.You can make flashcards of the different symbols if you have the chart.On the front of each symbol, put its name, description, and example word.
Step 7: A pronunciation guide can be used.
If you listen to recordings of each sound, you will have a better idea of how they are pronounced.You can find a guide to theIPA with videos of speakers pronouncing the sounds here: http://teaching.ncl.ac.uk/ipa/index.htmlIt is helpful to learn to pronounce sounds that aren't in your native language.Practice saying the sounds out loud with the guide and paying attention to the place.It will make it easier for you to remember which sound each symbol represents.
Step 8: Understand the pulmonic vowels.
The most common type of sound is pulmonic.English only has pulmonic vowels.The air out of the lungs is what makes these sounds.The pulmonic vowels are: p, b, d,, c, k, g, q, and n.
Step 9: Get to know the non-pulmonic vowels.
Only a few languages have the non-pulmonic consonants.In some cases air is drawn in to make the sound, or it is pushed out through various parts of the vocal tract aside from the lungs, when making non-pulmonic consonants.The non-pulmonic vowels include Clicks and Voiced implosives.
Step 10: Make sure you know the vowels.
The position of the mouth and how it is shaped are used to organize the vowels in the IPA.The vowels are rounded and unrounded.The vowels are close to each other.
Step 11: The diacritics and other special symbols can be studied.
There are a variety of symbols that do not fit into the categories of vowels and consonants.These include sounds that don't fit into any of the other categories of vowels or consonants, as well as symbols that indicate stress, tone, and variations in articulation.The diacritical mark above the vowels would be written if they were nasalized.How long a syllable is held helps clarify other aspects of pronunciation.The symbol before a syllable indicates that it is the primary stress syllable.
Step 12: Write and read the same words.
Try to put theIPA into practice once you are familiar with it.Make a list of vocabulary words and try to sound them out by paying attention to the symbols of the vowels and the consonants.Writing out familiar words phonetically will reinforce your knowledge.For example, you can see which syllables receive the most stress by looking at the suprasegmentals.The difference between the English spelling and how the word is actually pronounced is shown by the phonetic spelling.You can try matching games.Each card has a word written with its standard spelling on top and a different word on the bottom.The players try to match the normal spelling of each word.