Pronunciation Of Words Research Articles

Analisis Dialek Pada Tokoh Asal Korea Pengguna Bahasa Indonesia

The background to this research was carried out by the researcher's curiosity regarding the dialect phenomenon that arises when speakers of their mother tongue (Korean) speak Indonesian. The purpose of this research is so that readers can find out and describe what dialect is, how phonology influences language dialect, and the results of dialect analysis on characters from Korea who use Indonesian, including Instagram celebrities and content creators who are the object of this research. The method used by researchers is a qualitative descriptive method. Meanwhile, the data sources in this research are YouTube videos and Tiktok content. This research was carried out by analyzing the pronunciation of words and how they were pronounced by Korean characters who could speak Indonesian. Based on the results of the analysis, the researcher found that phonology is one of the influencing factors in producing dialect when speaking and the researcher was also able to conclude that the use of descriptive methods with a qualitative approach was suitable for application in this research. It is hoped that this research will be useful for readers so that readers gain more knowledge about phonology and dialect.

PHONEMIC BASIS OF THE LETTERS OF THE ALPHABET BY A. BAITURSYNULY

The study of the phonemic basis of the letters of the alphabet is an urgent problem. This is because it allows us to better understand the structure of language and its sound composition. The study of the phonemic basis of the letters of the alphabet is necessary for the correct pronunciation of words, as well as for the development of reading and writing skills. The phonemic basis of the letters of the alphabet in Kazakh linguistics originates in the works of A. Baitursynuly. One of the good deeds of Akhmet Baitursynuly for the people is the creation of the Kazakh alphabet in accordance with the sound approach of the Kazakh language. It is known that the first Kazakh phonologist, who specially studied the system of sounds of the Kazakh language and compiled the alphabet, spent his entire adult life cleaning the Kazakh written language from the lexical, syntactic influence of other languages. The phonemic basis of the letters of the alphabet is determined by the sound composition of the language. A. Baitursynuly is a scientist who first of all accurately determined the sound composition of the Kazakh language to create the alphabet. Therefore, the scientist's alphabet corresponded to the nature and laws of language. In this regard, the paper examines the phonetic and phonemic basis of the letters in the alphabet of A. Baitursynuly and it turns out the letters in the alphabet compiled were created according to a certain grammatical principle. It is established that the letters in the alphabet were chosen according to the phonemic principle and there are linguistic principles for obtaining signs, depending on the general, distinctive features of phonemes. In addition, the study reveals that the alphabet of A. Baitursynuly is formed depending on the systems of sound formation, pronunciation, and audibility, distinguishing not only a sign but also a sign with phonological content.

Consequences of Thumb Sucking Habit among School Going Children: A Cross Sectional Study

Background: Thumb-sucking, a non-nutritive sucking behavior, is a natural reflex seen in infants but can persist into childhood if not addressed leading to various dental and orofacial issues, including malocclusion, dental arch deformities, speech difficulties, and facial asymmetry. The aim of the study was to explore the consequences of thumb-sucking habits among the school going children. Methods: This cross-sectional study involved among purposively selected 124 school going children, aged between 5-8 years with their parents attended in the outpatient department of University Dental College at Moghbazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The data were obtained through a pretested structured questionnaire and checklist through face-to-face interview from parents regarding background characteristics, consequences of thumbs sucking and oral examination of children respectively. Then, data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) software version 27 for descriptive analysis (frequency, percentage) and inferential statistics (chi-square test or fisher’s exact test) at 5% level of significance (P<0.05). Results: The study revealed that 77.4% of children aged 5-6 years and about 41.9% of parents reported that their child had thumb sucking habit. The thumb sucking habit was found to be statistically significant with start of age thumb sucking( p= <0.001), duration of thumb sucking ( p= <0.001), pronunciation of word clearly( p= <0.001), proclination of maxillary anterior teeth (P=0.002), asymmetry of face (P=0.002) and seek for dental advice or treatment(p=0.002). Majority of children (21.8%) start thumb sucking at the age 6-7 years. Only 8.1% of the children didn’t pronounce words clearly whereas only 5.6% had proclined maxillary anterior teeth, facial asymmetry and sought dental advice or treatment. Conclusion: This study found a significant association of thumb-sucking habit among children with notable consequences. It highlights the importance of early intervention and parental education and awareness regarding this habit's potential consequences on children's oral health and overall development. Update Dent. Coll. j: 2023; 13(2): 19-22

Evaluation and comparison of retention and patient satisfaction with milled polyetheretherketone versus metal maxillary obturators

Statement of problemMetal and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) have been used to rehabilitate maxillary defects with obturators, each having advantages and disadvantages. However, patient satisfaction with the obturator retention of each material is unclear. PurposeThe purpose of this crossover clinical study was to compare retention and patient satisfaction between a milled cobalt chromium and a milled PEEK framework, each with a hollow bulb extension in polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). Material and methodsTwenty patients who had received unilateral total maxillectomy and were treated in the prosthodontic department's maxillofacial clinic were enrolled in this crossover study. Each participant wore 2 different types of obturators for 6 months after insertion. Type CoCr received a milled cobalt chromium framework with a hollow bulb extension in PMMA first, and type Pk received a milled modified PEEK (BioHPP) framework with a hollow bulb extension in PMMA first. Patient satisfaction and retention force were measured immediately, at 3 months, and at 6 months after obturator insertions. The Fischer exact, chi-squared, and Monte Carlo tests were used to compare qualitative data. One-way ANOVA with the post hoc Tukey test was used for pair-wise comparison, and repeated measures ANOVA was used to compare before and after treatment at 3 and 6 months. ResultsNo significant difference was found between types in obturator insertion (P>.999), appearance of the upper lip (P>.999), mouth feeling (P=.301), pronunciation of words (P=.217), and talking in public (P=.589). A significant difference between types was found in speech after 6 months of obturator insertion (P=.016), swallowing liquids and food (P=.04), masticating foods (P=.007), appearance of clasps on anterior teeth (P=.002), satisfaction with appearance (P=.005), or avoidance of family events (P=.014) after 6 months of insertion. Types of obturators showed a statistically significant decrease in retention force with time (P<.001). ConclusionsAlthough the retention force was less with PEEK than with Co-Cr clasps engaging the same undercuts, this retention force was adequate for retaining removable partial dentures. Co-Cr clasps can be considered better than PEEK clasps because they engage the same undercuts regarding loss of retention with time. Quality of life in patients after maxillary resection could be improved by using maxillary obturators. Type Pk was better than type CoCr in terms of esthetics, but the retention of the PEEK obturator after 6 months decreased because of wear, leading to difficulty swallowing food or liquids, mastication, and speech.

Machine recognition of non-native speech: Task-specific language models versus large language models

Automatic speech recognition (ASR) has offered a reliable foundation for measurement of young children’s reading skills and of second-language (L2) speaking skills. This is because well-fit task-specific language models (LMs) enable recognition that supports accurate scoring of pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary, usage, and grammar (Bernstein and Cheng, 2023). ASR works well in these measurement tasks because measurement of word production, disfluencies, and pronunciation errors is not very sensitive to moderate differences in word-error-rate (WER) accuracy, and because speech-interactive tasks appropriate for reading instruction or L2 assessment elicit relatively predictable responses, for which task-specific low-perplexity ASR systems achieve sufficiently accurate speech recognition (Cheng and Townshend, 2003). In the work reported here, we compared the accuracy of two English ASR systems on a set of 718 extended spontaneous speech recordings from 77 adult non-native speakers of English speaking from six countries under uncontrolled recording conditions. A Kaldi-based ASR system with well-fit task-specific LMs achieved WER 17%, while USM, a general-purpose mSLAM recognizer with an RNN-T decoder, achieved 11% WER, which is a 34% relative improvement. The mSLAM + RNN-T technology will be briefly described and an analysis of results in three different open-response interactive speaking tasks will be presented.

ANALISIS BENTUK KESULITAN MEMBACA PERMULAAN PADA SISWA KELAS III DI MI AL-BAROKAH KEC. JATIUWUNG KOTA TANGERANG

This study aims to describe the forms of initial reading difficulties experienced by third grade students and the factors that cause initial reading difficulties for third grade students in elementary schools. Reading difficulty is one of the obstacles to the learning process, because reading difficulty is the inability of students to follow learning properly. This study used a qualitative approach with descriptive analysis methods while collecting data using reading tests, observations, interviews, and documentation. Through the data from the research results, it can be concluded that the initial reading difficulties of class III students are: students still have difficulty reading, many errors in reading, repeating when spelling, difficulty recognizing almost the same letters, errors in word pronunciation, omitting letters, not paying attention to punctuation marks . Factors causing initial reading difficulties are: lack of interest in reading, lack of motivation, environmental factors and school library facilities.

The Psychological Effects of a Perfect Smile on Adults: A Survey

Purpose: To investigate the psychological impact of dental aesthetics, specifically the effect of a perfect smile, on adults.&#x0D; Methodology: A random cross-sectional research was conducted on 200 adult patients who attended the dentistry facilities at Riyadh Elm University. To determine patient satisfaction with their overall dental look, an online questionnaire will be used. This cross-sectional research included REU patients and dentistry students. Adults over the age of 18 were all included in the study.&#x0D; Findings: On visible teeth numbers majority selected the second option, on the buccal corridor was option 2 and 3 equally, on smile lip line was first while on lower lip touching again was 2 and 3r equally. The majority of them never had any problem because of mouth or teeth in word pronunciations, in the sense of taste. However, the majority have painful aching in the mouth occasionally. The majority of participants never felt embarrassed and irritable because of any teeth problem. The majority of participants never had difficulty in their usual job doing, less satisfy and unable to function because of any teeth problem.&#x0D; Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The paper provides unique insights into the psychological impact of a perfect smile on adults, highlighting its role in enhancing self-esteem and quality of life. It suggests that aesthetic dentistry is not just about physical health but also mental well-being. These findings can guide policy development and practice in dentistry, emphasizing holistic patient care.

Kesalahan Berbahasa Dalam Presentansi Dosen Politeknik Negeri Bali

The research entitled Language Errors in Lecturer Presentations at the Bali State Polytechnic aims to determine the level of speech language used in lecturer meetings at the Bali State Polytechnic. This is important because there is a tendency for the pronunciation of words, terms and sentences to be less in accordance with the applicable rules, such as the mention of words, terms and sentences which tend to violate the applicable rules. This study used the observation method, while the technique used was recording and note taking. The target of this research is that the lecturers are proud to use good and correct Indonesian, which in the end the lecturers are able to use spoken Indonesian in meetings or other language activities among fellow lecturers. The results of this study indicate that the use of standard words, pronunciation, and word choice are almost in accordance with the applicable rules. This can be seen in the word choice presentation situation with a score of 88.36 classified as an A. In terms of terms, there is a tendency to use foreign and regional terms which are very proud, namely with a score of 95.48. This value is also classified as very good, with a very satisfactory predicate. In contrast, the use of effective sentences in presentations is not satisfactory. This can be seen from the value of the order of the sentence, which only gets a score of 63.95, which is classified as not good. Thus, the average value in the order of words, terms, and sentences is 82.60. It can be said that the use of the Balinese State Polytechnic lecturer's speech in the presentation is very good.

Improving English Pronunciation by Using Instructive Musical Exercises: University Teaching Context in Serbia

The paper examines the influence of the application of instructive musical exercises on better and more correct pronunciation of certain sentences in English. In relation to the type of sentences (interrogative in form of questions, affirmative with adjuncts and if-clauses) and the intonation of the pronunciation of words and phrases within the sentences, a melody was specially composed for each sentence, and the primary criterion was matching the melodic flow with the intonation of the sentence. The training was implemented with participants (future preschool teachers) in the first year of undergraduate studies in May 2022. Students were tested before and after the training. The results of the conducted research showed that instructive musical exercises based on the common elements of language and music, aimed at solving a specific problem, contributed to a more precise pronunciation of certain words and given sentences in terms of accents, rhythm, pitch and intonation.

PROBLEMATIKA PELAFALAN MANTRA PŪJĀ TRI SANDHYĀ (PERSPEKTIF PENDIDIKAN)

The coaching of the Pūjā Tri Sandhyā mantra is still an emphasis in the learning process in non-formal boarding schools until now, but problems in reciting this mantra are still often found in students. The problems that arise are not only related to the differences in the mantras of the 1991 PHDI standard version and the previous version, but more serious problems related to the emergence of new word pronunciations. This phenomenon is very important to study in order to obtain a clear picture of the causes of this problem so that it can become a reference for interested parties in formulating appropriate solutions. This study uses a qualitative approach that implements observation, interviews, and documentation to collect representative data. The results of the study show that the factors causing the problems of reciting the Pūjā Tri Sandhyā mantra which have not been fully resolved to date are the lack of Sanskrit language development and the tendency of students to imitate this mantra without any correction. The orientation of the learning pattern at the pasraman does not emphasize how to chant mantras in accordance with Sanskrit provisions but tends to increase śraddhā and devotional service in the form of prayer habits.

Identification and Analysis Of The Existence of Word Stress Variation Between The Pronunciation Of Certain English Words Of Native English Speakers and Native Telugu Speakers

Since the decline of the COVID-19 pandemic, immigration as a whole has been on the rise especially to the United States. The newly released census report for the years 2021-22 has reported an increase of over 1 million legal immigrants to the U.S. substantially comprised of Telugu speaking individuals. This research uses 8 native Telugu speaking adults and 8 native English-speaking adults to identify, analyze, and understand the existence of word stress variation between the pronunciation of the English language between the two groups. The results indicate that there indeed exists a significant difference in the position of word stress in the Telugu speakers’ pronunciations with word stress predominantly applied to the last or second-to-last/penultimate syllable. The main cause for this shift in position was due to L1 interference from the mother tongue. These results have a plethora of implications for future research on sentences with and without punctuation marks, other major English stress rules, and different parts of speech that are commonly used in everyday language.

A Study of Rhymes in Pope’s Poems: A Historical Perspective

Rhyme is a poetic device that can be studied to know the poetic style of certain writer. The rhyme which was used in historical poetry will also provide a clue of the word pronunciation in certain era in the past. This study investigates the rhymes used by Alexander Pope in the late seventeenth century (early eighteen century), an era called Modern English which is interesting for its in-between characteristics, meaning that the language is similar to and different from current English. Accordingly, this study also aims at identifying the distinctive phonological feature in the form of vowel shift and unveiling the historical background of Pope’s rhyme choice. In order to achieve the purposes, the researcher analyzed fifteen poems written by Pope. The result shows that the rhyme scheme mostly used by Pope is the couplet aabbcc, even though the pattern varies. Some of the rhyming words give a clue on the pronunciation through the vowel shifts, by comparing them to the current English. Some of the vowels were more likely the result of the Great Vowel Shift effect in Renaissance era. Historically, the type of rhyme used by Pope shows that poems, as satirical verses, were used as an ideal vehicle to criticize the situation of English language development and the authority.

Development of Interactive Multimedia English to Teach Speaking for Class IX H Students of SMPN 02 Turen

The purpose of this study is to teach English speaking, especially in the pronunciation of English words for grade IX students of SMPN 02 Turen. The method used in this study is Research &amp; Development (R &amp; D), which is a research method that focuses on the discovery or creation of new products. The results showed that students' lack of interest in the learning process was caused by a boring and uninteresting approach to teacher learning. Researchers use Interactive Multimedia to improve the teaching and learning process in the classroom because it is considered suitable and in accordance with existing problems. The product produced in this study is in the form of PPT videos that divide media quality into components of content, media, and interactivity.

Instrumental Analysis of English Vowels Produced by Male and Female Zilfaawi Arabic Speakers

Arab and non-Arab English as a foreign language (EFL) students continue to have difficulty pronouncing English vowels accurately. To examine this, our study analyzes how male and female Saudi EFL students pronounce English monophthongs when compared to native speakers assessed in previous research. Gender-related variations between male and female Arab English speakers are also explored. Formant frequencies (F1 and F2) are employed to evaluate vowel quality, with vowel duration measured to investigate vowel length. Learners’ pronunciations of English words containing vowels of interest are used to collect data. Five male and five female EFL learners produced English monophthongs in the /hVd/ context. We then compare the results with previous data on native English speakers and conduct acoustic analysis. Regarding duration, male non-native English speakers’ data are compared with previous results for male native speakers, revealing that the vowels of Saudi learners are shorter than those of native English speakers, and those of non-native men are longer than those of non-native women. Moreover, the low vowels produced by Saudi and native men are longer than their non-low vowels. Regarding vowel quality, men produce lower vowels than native speakers. Women, however, produce lower and more front vowels than native women. Statistically, this study reveals significant differences between male and female Saudi EFL learners in producing English vowels. Saudi men’s vowel space is more centralized than Saudi women’s space. Both men and women overlap low vowels. Saudi learners’ mispronunciations of English vowels indicate that L1 interference is not the only cause of mispronunciations.

ظاهرة المشكلات الصوتية لدى الطلاب المادوريين في معهد الأمين الإسلامي سومنب (دراسة تحليلية وصفية)

This research aims to know the phonetic problems in pronouncing the Arabic word among the students of Al-Ameen Islamic Institute, Gulu-Gulu Sumb, its factors and how to treat it. The methodology of this scientific research is based on the qualitative field research perspective and its descriptive approach to the type of study of the phenomenon. The field of research is the Al-Ameen Islamic Institute, Sumneb. The method of data collection is: 1. Interview 2. Note 3. documents. The method of analyzing the data is: taking care of the data, classifying and describing it, then searching for causes and solutions.&#x0D; As for the results of this research, the researcher can be summarized as follows: (1) Phonetic problems among Madurese students at Al-Ameen Islamic Institute consist of: letter substitution, letter deletion, and letter distortion. (2) The factors affecting these errors consist of: (a) social factors: language interference and the students' environment. (B) Psychological factors: Affective variables of students. (c) Cognitive factors: communication strategy. (3) The methods for treating phonemic errors and applying them are: (a) To be with the teacher the ability to pronounce the Arabic word and the first language of the students with the correct pronunciation of its letters and to present a model of correct pronunciation of good sounds. (b) Students should know the importance of pronunciation of the Arabic word and pay great attention to it, with examples, with many exercises outside the classroom, and listening a lot. (C) That the Al-Ameen Islamic Institute carry out a training program for teachers of the Arabic language.

Investigating English Vocabulary Difficulties and Its Learning Strategies of Lower Secondary School Students

Vocabulary plays a crucial role in language proficiency as it serves as the foundation for effective language acquisition. The ability to acquire vocabulary is considered a prerequisite for learning a language. Therefore, the primary objective of this research is to investigate the difficulties encountered by students in their vocabulary learning process as well as the strategies they employ to overcome these obstacles in the context of English vocabulary acquisition. The participants in this study consisted of nine students at various proficiency levels in a lower secondary school, along with one English teacher. Employing a descriptive qualitative method, semi-structured interviews were conducted to gather data for this research. The interview questions focused on investigating the difficulties students faced in learning English vocabulary and the strategies they utilized to address these challenges. To facilitate data analysis, each interview was meticulously recorded and transcribed. The data analysis technique employed in this research entailed descriptive analysis. The findings of this study revealed that a significant number of students encountered difficulties in acquiring vocabulary. Specifically, these challenges manifested in areas such as the correct pronunciation of new words, accurate spelling, proper usage of word meanings, and effective retention or memorization of vocabulary. In order to mitigate these difficulties, students employed various strategies, including utilizing media resources such as smartphones, the internet, and games as well as employing note-taking techniques and consulting dictionaries to aid their vocabulary learning process.

Multicultural Society Reflected in Freedom Writers Movie: Sociolinguistics Approach

Sociolinguistics analysis of “Freedom Writer” movie is an analysis of the variation of language that used in society and cultural. The research objective is to analyze the differences in language styles used by multicultural society as well as to determine their relationship with the level of education and cultural backgrounds. The data source in this research is The Freedom Writers movie by Richard La Gravenese, while the data in this research are spoken dialogue that contains in the level of word pronunciation, vocabulary selection, and language errors. This research used a descriptive qualitative method. The data analysis will be in the form of observations on each selected utterance, followed by presenting the data and drawing a conclusion. The findings reveal that various groups of individuals employ different languages depending on their social standing. Some reasons contribute to these disparities. Besides from race, education level and social background are important elements in the development of a person's language patterns.

Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Baca Siswa Sekolah Dasar Melalui Media Pembelajaran Berbasis E-Bookstory

Reading is the pronunciation of words and the acquisition of words from printed materials. In the era of education 4.0, students' interest in reading, especially students at the elementary school level, needs to be improved. The era of education 4.0 is a challenge in itself, including for elementary schools in fortifying students from the negative impact of the rapid use of technology, especially in students' daily lives. Based on these conditions, the author is interested in discussing a media called E-bookstory to improve students' reading literacy. This research uses the library research method, which is research whose object of study uses library data in the form of books or journals as its data source. Digital books, also known as e-books, are publications consisting of text, images, video or sound, published in digital form and can be read on a computer or other electronic device. One of the efforts that can be made by educational personnel is to use E-Bookstory media. Interest in reading will arise among children when they find interesting books and contain important knowledge in books, with that children become trained and diligent when reading. &#x0D;

The Error Analysis that Faced by Student's in Pronounce a Words

Language is part of humans since birth, one of which is English where the use of this language is widely used almost all over the world and has become an international language. In language, good and correct pronunciation of a word can affect the response that will be received by the listener. Pronunciation plays an important role in personal and social life. The purpose of this article is to find out what errors and difficulties are often experienced by students when pronouncing words in English. This study uses a qualitative method, to find the perceptions experienced by students towards errors and difficulties in pronouncing words which will then be described based on the results found. Data was collected through questionnaires and interviews which have been calculated and analyzed. The results show that many students experience errors in the pronunciation of English words due to the lack of student activities in listening such as listening to podcasts, movies, music from native speakers, and the differences in accents that students have with native speakers, and also students experience errors and difficulties in pronouncing words because there are words that sound almost the same but actually are not therefore students have difficulty distinguishing them.

PHONETIC, LEXICAL, GRAMMATICAL, COGNITIVE, AND PRAGMATIC LEVELS OF THE LINGUISTIC PERSONALITY (BASED ON THE INTERVIEW FROM THE AUTHOR’S MULTIMEDIA CORPUS)

The paper focuses on the analysis of the means of representation of the informant’s linguistic personality at phonetic, lexical, grammatical, cognitive, and pragmatic levels in the oral discourse. The material of the study is a transcript of an audio recording of one interview from the author’s multimedia corpus “Everyone has their own war”. The interview was recorded in the Ukrainian language in one of the most emotionally, psychologically, and physically difficult moments of the informant’s life. Despite a certain limitation of language material, the peculiarities of the speech manifestations of the linguistic personality of the informant, a twenty-nine age widow (a woman and a mother), are representative since she describes her life and the life of her family after the full-scale invasion on February 24 and until May 2022.&#x0D; The analysis of the informant’s linguistic personality shows that the verbal and semantic specificity is determined by the volume of lexical items, the peculiarities of nominating speech objects and the choice of means for their characteristic, as well as the style of speech. The informant’s speech is characterized by violations of literary norms: it is full of adapted and unadapted lexical and morphological units of the Russian language, and improper pronunciation of words, which in general correlates with her cultural and educational level. The informant’s vocabulary is pragmatically functional and determined by the level of education, social status, type of employment and living conditions. It clearly reflects the essence and content of &#x0D; the linguistic personality. The vocabulary of the everyday sphere prevails, onyms (toponyms, anthroponyms, ergonyms) and a small amount of military lexicon are also registered.&#x0D; Emotional and evaluative interjections with a positive or negative assessment are representatives of the emotional, functional, and semantic sphere of the informant’s speech. The connotative coloration is provided, in particular, by the verbal characterization of the occupiers, which includes ethnonymic nicknames, including those based on appearance, language, and behaviour.&#x0D; In terms of content and values, the discursive activity of the informant, represented by referential semantic elements, is determined by extralinguistic factors and it correlates with universal values.&#x0D; The motivational and pragmatic aspect of linguistic personality is grounded on the desire to speak out, and includes life or situational goals, which are reflected in the discourse. It is manifested, in particular, in the manner of speech, in the choice of markers used to organize and control the discursive coherence. The analysis of the pragmatic markers included their functions, the specifics of their use and frequency.