Pronouncing
Pronouncing refers to the act of articulating the sounds of a language. It encompasses the production of individual speech sounds (phonemes) and the rhythm, stress, and melody that organize speech. In everyday use, pronouncing a word correctly means producing the intended sounds and accent in a given linguistic context.
In linguistics, pronunciation is studied within phonetics and phonology. A pronunciation system describes how sounds are
Variation: Pronunciation varies across dialects and accents, regions, age groups, education, and speaking situations. Some varieties
Learning and resources: Pronunciation can be improved through listening, imitation, and feedback. Tools include phonetic transcriptions
Terminology and distinction: Pronouncing is the act of speaking the sounds; pronunciation is the underlying system