Root Word ~ phon: voice, sound
Struggling to be a good phonetics student
What makes me to move ahead in the process of learning a second language is the possibility of not only speak it, but also speak it phonetically correct.
That's why I'm giving more importance to the English phonetics through the study of IPA chart sounds for some time now.
It's like I wanted to have all the phonemes highlighted to the maximum in my voice when talking to other persons.
This way, I intend to get rid of cacophony when vocalising the language, sounding more natural, attractive and euphonious for those who listen to me.
I consider as one of the hardest points of English phonetics, the issue of homophone words, because just context will make clear to the person you are talking to, the accurate word you're using that moment, since these words have exactly the same sound, but different meanings.
Some of the opportunities to check out your speaking is doing well are for example: phone calls with your best friend and short introductions in lectures by microphone. If you are an outgoing and a bit crazy person you can even use a megaphone to test your perform in phonetics, as long as you moderate the volume when using it. LOL!
The truth is that, if you will able to develop a harmonious symphony of the English sounds in your voice, you will surely be make understood whatever be your audience.
Here's a link for a video about a brief introduction on the English phonics by Mr. Thorne that I really enjoy to use in my daily practice:
Comments
Hi Daniel,
I think this is your best writing so far! I'm so impressed by all of the words you found that have the root "phon". Thank you for taking this writing challenge, and teaching English learners so many important words.
Tip: "This way, I intend to get rid of cacophony when vocalising the language, sounding more natural, attractive and euphonious for those who listen to me."
Excellent participation.