PART II. PRONUNCIATION ESSENTIALS

Clear pronunciation is fundamental to effective communication. When we speak, the way we produce the speech can be just as important as the words we choose.

Part II of this book focuses on pronunciation, covering several chapters exploring key elements of pronunciation, including segmentals (individual speech sounds), thought groups, word stress, prominence, and intonation. These essential components have been organized to help you understand how each contributes to natural, comprehensible speech.