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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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[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 |
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[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
- Listen and Repeat: Listen to native speakers and try to mimic their pronunciation.
- Record Yourself: Record your pronunciation and compare it with native speakers.
- Use a Mirror: Watch your mouth movements to ensure they match the sounds you’re trying to produce.
- 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.