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Accent Release

Posted on Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Construction

Accent Release

Each language has its own set of rules of pronunciation, and most people unconsciously learn these rules only by hearing other people speak the language of all time. As they grow, learned the rules in their native language, Spanish, not even report.

When you learn a new language, try to apply these same rules of pronunciation of the second language, often not even aware that we do. But since each language has a different set standards, this often leads to a breakdown in communication. So if you grew up speaking Spanish, but later learned to speak English, can find that other speakers of English have trouble understanding you. For example, if you need a transport to work, you can call a taxi. Because Spanish speakers often replace p by b, the following may happen:

"I need a hat to go to work."

"What kind of hat Do you need? "

"No, No, complementing the material go to work."

"Oh, you mean like a taxi cab."

You can learn English very well, but can be frustrating when people do not understand yet. You can find thousands of English words, applying the rules of grammar, and even to understand the idioms, but if not know the rules of pronunciation sound subtle, people do not understand what he says.

While the speeches of each person is unique, there are some differences in pronunciation common to many of the Hispanic speakers. Here are some of the sounds that are often mispronounced by English speakers, Hispanics and advice to produce the sounds more clearly in English:

1. S say a sound instead of Z

Many stakeholders S Hispanics use a sound for sound AZ. S and Z uses the same wording and the exact shape of the mouth, and the difference is in voicing. S The sound is produced without the vocals, but Z the rational demands of the voice. To feel the difference, put your hand on the throat and try to say SSS. You should not feel anything. Now try to say zzzz. You should feel a vibration in the throat. Practice saying words like Sue and the zoo.

2. say their K instead of its G

The question is very similar to the previous one. K and G are both the product in the throat, but K is deaf and G is the sound. Try to say and then Gggg KKK. You should feel vibration or tingling in the throat when he says that his G. Practice saying mantle and goat.

3. say its a P instead of B

Again, it is a difference in the expression. P and B are made by the lips and pushing their liberation. P is done without using the voice, while B uses the voice. It is important to hear the difference, because only one letter can change the whole meaning of the phrase, as in the previous example with the CAP and the cabin.

4. To say that the sound of sound V. B

Noise V is performed by placing the upper teeth on the lower lip, light voice, and blowing. If you put both lips and blow, you get a B instead of practicing with the words, well and V. Berry.

5. Tell her an F for the V.

If you put the upper teeth lower lip without looking back and hit in the voice, make a noise F. To make a V, you need to convert your voice. Practice saying fine and vine.

These are some of the sounds more common than Hispanic English speakers often do not know how to pronounce. Practice these sounds correctly in daily life will help you be easier to understand. If you want more personalized help to improve their English pronunciation, you may want to contact a training specialist with the reduction accent in speech therapy.

About the Author:

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Lisa Scott is a nationally certified speech pathologist who specializes in accent reduction training. Great communication is the key to a productive life, and Lisa is passionate about helping you increase your productivity by removing communication barriers. She offers a free online speech screening to determine if her classes will benefit you. If you are tired of being misunderstood and are ready for a change, please visit www.losemyaccent.com

Article Source: ArticlesBase.comAccent Reduction: 5 Tips for Hispanic Speakers

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