GASPRO International Journal of Eminent Scholars

ABSTRACT

The study examined the extent of difficulties in learning pronunciation of words in English Language and the determining factors. Pronunciation is an essential aspect of learning to speak a foreign language. Pronunciation is difficult for some students since English is a foreign language to them. Pronunciation is considered a sub-skill of communication. English is regarded as a global or international language for communication and it is used in many areas such as the military, politics, education, business, diplomacy, and science. The study concluded that pronunciation is one of the most challenging aspects of learning a language and one of the most difficult things for teachers to handle in the classroom. There are several reasons why ESL pronunciation instruction is currently ineffective, and blaming any group, whether instructors, pronunciation specialists, or academics, is incorrect. Second language pronunciation is a topic of tremendous academic and practical importance that has unfortunately been out of fashion for some decades. A few well-publicized and interesting developments appear to have the potential to bring this topic back into fashion among a wide range of people with relevant skills and interests, allowing EFL learners to make a significant contribution to global developments in this area. However, with careful preparation and integration, pronunciation can play an important role in supporting the learners’ overall communicative power. One of the recommendations made was that English teachers should help students by highlighting elements of pronunciation such as sounds, syllables, stress, and intonation.

KEYWORDS: Difficulty in Learning and Pronunciation