Sound change of z becomes dʒ
24 accent and „unique‟ pronunciation which are different from the standard
pronunciation. This research focused on the pronunciation variations with Javanese
accent. Future researchers may do research about the pronunciation variations with other accent from other regions or other tribes in Indonesia, or perhaps
outside Indonesia. This kind of research is beneficial as new knowledge for language learners, especially to practice their listening towards various
pronunciation variations of a certain language.
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