english:pronunciation:phonemes
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Phonemes
What it is: The smallest sound units that change meaning. What it’s for: Avoid misunderstandings and improve listening accuracy. Example: /b/ vs /p/: “bat” vs “pat”
Consonant focus (common for Vietnamese learners)
- /θ/ (think) vs /t/ (tin)
- /ð/ (this) vs /d/ (day)
- /ʃ/ (she) vs /s/ (see)
- /v/ (very) vs /w/ (water) (practice lip/teeth vs rounded lips)
Practice drill
- 1) Listen → 2) Repeat → 3) Record → 4) Compare
- Use minimal pairs (see page below).
Hard words (Glossary)
- *phoneme* /ˈfəʊniːm/: âm vị
- *misunderstanding* /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/: hiểu lầm
- *accuracy* /ˈækjərəsi/: độ chính xác
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