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The Definition of Pronunciation

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CHAPTER II LITERATURE REVIEW

A. The Nature of Pronunciation

1. The Definition of Pronunciation

Pronunciation is one of the important aspects in English, especially in oral communication. Every sound, stress pattern, and intonation may convey meaning. The non native speakers of English who speak English have to be very careful in pronouncing some utterances or he may create misunderstanding. So, having an intelligible pronunciation is necessary rather than having a native-like pronunciation. Here is pronunciation definition from some experts: According to Lado 1964: 70, pronunciation is the use of a sound system in speaking and listening. Here, pronunciation is merely treated as the act that happens in speaking and listening, Lado doesn’t mention how the sounds are produced. Pronunciation is the act or manner of pronouncing words; utterance of speech. In other words, it can also be said that it is a way of speaking a word, especially a way that is accepted or generally understood. In the senses, pronunciation entails the production and reception of sounds of speech and the achievement of the meaning Kristina, Diah, et al.2006: 1. This second definition gives a briefer pronunciation’s definition. It contains some important keys in pronunciation: act, speaking, production and reception of sound. It means that the words being pronounced should be understandable intelligible. commit to users    Meanwhile, another expert says that pronunciation is the particular way a word or phrase is to be said www.chmsdrama.com . This definition is clear enough but it has lack information about pronunciation. According to Oxford Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary, pronunciation is a way in which a language or a particular word or sound is spoken. This definition has clear information as follows: a. Pronunciation is a way of producing something. b. The product of this act is language or word or sound. But it does not have any important information about how a language or a particular word or a sound should be spoken. From the definitions above, it can be concluded that pronunciation is the particular way of speaking a word or phrase which is accepted or generally understood intelligible.

2. The Definition of Phonetics

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