Lesson No 1D-Basic Pronunciation with simple words

Basic Pronunciation with Simple Words

Improving your pronunciation is crucial for effective communication in English. Here are some simple words along with their pronunciations using Devanagari script to help you get started.

Common Words

English Word	Pronunciation (Devanagari)	Notes
Cat	कैट	Short “a” sound
Dog	डॉग	Long “o” sound
Sun	सन	Short “u” sound
Moon	मून	Long “oo” sound
Book	बुक	Short “u” sound
Pen	पेन	Short “e” sound
Tree	ट्री	Long “ee” sound
Water	वाटर	“a” in water sounds like “o”
Food	फूड	Long “oo” sound
House	हाउस	“ou” sounds like “ow”

Common Phrases

English Phrase	Pronunciation (Devanagari)	Notes
Good morning	गुड मॉर्निंग	Morning greeting
Good night	गुड नाइट	Night-time farewell
How are you?	हाउ आर यू?	Asking about well-being
I’m fine, thank you	आई’म फाइन, थैंक यू	Response to “How are you?”
Please	प्लीज	Polite request
Thank you	थैंक यू	Expression of gratitude
Yes	यस	Affirmative
No	नो	Negative
Excuse me	एक्सक्यूज़ मी	Polite way to get attention or apologize
I’m sorry	आई’म सॉरी	Apologizing

Useful Consonant Sounds

English Sound	Example Word	Pronunciation (Devanagari)	Notes
[b]	Bat	बैट	Voiced bilabial stop
[d]	Dog	डॉग	Voiced alveolar stop
[f]	Fish	फिश	Voiceless labiodental fricative
[g]	Goat	गोट	Voiced velar stop
[k]	Cat	कैट	Voiceless velar stop
[l]	Lamp	लैम्प	Voiced alveolar lateral
[m]	Man	मैन	Voiced bilabial nasal
[n]	Net	नेट	Voiced alveolar nasal
[p]	Pen	पेन	Voiceless bilabial stop
[r]	Rat	रैट	Voiced alveolar approximant
[s]	Sun	सन	Voiceless alveolar fricative
[t]	Tap	टैप	Voiceless alveolar stop
[v]	Van	वैन	Voiced labiodental fricative
[w]	Window	विंडो	Voiced labial-velar approximant
[z]	Zoo	ज़ू	Voiced alveolar fricative

Useful Vowel Sounds

English Sound	Example Word	Pronunciation (Devanagari)	Notes
[æ]	Cat	कैट	Short “a” sound
[eɪ]	Day	डे	Long “a” sound
[ɛ]	Bed	बेड	Short “e” sound
[ɪ]	Sit	सिट	Short “i” sound
[i:]	See	सी	Long “ee” sound
[ɒ]	Hot	हॉट	Short “o” sound
[oʊ]	Go	गो	Long “o” sound
[ʊ]	Book	बुक	Short “u” sound
[u:]	Moon	मून	Long “oo” sound

Tips for Practicing Pronunciation

1. Listen and Repeat: Listen to native speakers and try to mimic their pronunciation.
2. Record Yourself: Record your pronunciation and compare it with native speakers.
3. Use a Mirror: Watch your mouth movements to ensure they match the sounds you’re trying to produce.
4. Practice Regularly: Consistent practice improves muscle memory for producing sounds.

Remember, improving pronunciation takes time and practice. Don’t be discouraged by initial difficulties. Happy learning!

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Useful Websites for Learning Spoken English

Here are some excellent online resources to help you improve your spoken English:

Interactive English Courses:

• Duolingo: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/
• Babbel: https://www.babbel.com/
• Memrise: https://www.memrise.com/
• Rosetta Stone: https://www.rosettastone.com/

English Language Learning Platforms:

• EnglishCentral: https://www.englishcentral.com/
• FluentU: https://www.fluentu.com/
• ELLo: https://www.ello.com/

English Conversation Practice:

• Italki: https://www.italki.com/
• Tandem: https://tandem.net/
• Speaky: [invalid URL removed]

English Pronunciation Practice:

• Forvo: https://forvo.com/
• Learn English with Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4NVPg2kHv4
• Rachel’s English: https://rachelsenglish.com/

English Listening Practice:

• BBC Learning English: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/
• VOA Learning English: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/
• ESL Podcast: https://tv.eslpod.com/

Remember, consistent practice is key to improving your spoken English. These websites can be valuable tools to help you on your journey.