Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary. Cambridge: Cambridge University PressĬollins, B. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (or earlier editions) Assimilation, elision, epenthesis, liaison.ġ8. IPA symbols, phonetic and phonemic transcription.ħ.

Seminar attendance (70% attendance) and participation in class discussions (20%)Ģ.

The final grade is based on continuous assessment which includes Transcribe phonemically words and connected speech applying the processes of assimilation, elision, epenthesis, linking and intrusive ‘r’ and their knowledge of weak forms and word stress.Learn the basic morphophonemic alternations (the pronunciation of –s and –ed).Know and apply the letter-to-sound rules in transcription.Have knowledge of some basic allophones such as aspirated plosives, clear and dark /l/.Be aware of the articulatory settings and the most important differences between the pronunciation of the speech sounds of the standard varieties of English and Bulgarian.Know basic terms and concepts used in the description and classification of speech sounds, and be able to describe and classify the English vowels and consonants.The most important differences between British and American pronunciation models are also discussed.īy the end of the course students are expected to: The rest of the course focuses on connected speech processes and how they affect and change the pronunciation of individual words and phrases in the sentence, considers words and groups of words with problematic lexical stress, and introduces the most common rhythm and intonation patterns in English.

Throughout the course they regularly do transcription exercises from dictation and written texts which help them develop and hone their skills of writing and reading the phonemic script. At the beginning of the course students are familiarised with the phonemic alphabet and taught how to transcribe words and short sentences. Students are introduced to some basic concepts in phonetics and phonology which enable them to describe speech sounds and discuss their pronunciation and perception. This course is designed to help students improve their pronunciation by giving them enough practice in the production and perception of the sounds of English, drawing their attention to individual sounds and groups of sounds which pose problems for Bulgarian learners of English as a foreign language.

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