Using Phonetic Transcription For Pronunciation Learning

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine how phonetic transcriptions aid students in learning pronunciation. One effective strategy for helping students with their pronunciation is to use phonetic transcription. This can demonstrate the exact articulation and production of sounds in words or sentences. In this classroom research, the researcher provides pronunciation instruction and provides a phonetic transcription. The study was conducted during the odd semester of the 2023–2024 academic year. The P1 class from the first semester was selected to participate in the study. The findings indicated that, when pronunciation lessons first started, some students had trouble differentiating certain English language sounds and knowing how to use them in their pronunciation. They improve their learning after going through a learning cycle and are able to use dictionaries to independently check their pronunciation. Alternatively, they could continue their study habits until the test. The test's outcomes were far superior to those of the earlier exercises because the majority of the participants performed well on the oral exam. The students' ability to apply phonetic symbols to their pronunciation and their growing familiarity with them demonstrate a notable improvement in their pronunciation skills. In summary, phonetic transcription has the potential to improve students' pronunciation.