1. English Phonetics 许德华 许德华

2. Objectives of the Course This course is intended to help the students to improve their English pronunciation, including such elements as 1) the correct pronunciation of individual 1) the correct pronunciation of individual phonemes and words in English 2) the rhythmic patterns of the English language 3) patterns and functions of English intonation, phonemes and words in English 2) the rhythmic patterns of the English language 3) patterns and functions of English intonation, so that the students will be able to communicate more effectively with good pronunciation and intonation. so that the students will be able to communicate more effectively with good pronunciation and intonation.

3. Course content 1.English phonemes: correct discrimination and pronunciation 2.Stress of English words and sentences: basic rules and functions 3.English rhythmic patterns: basic features and functions 4. English intonation: structures, functions and use

4. English West Germanic language About 325 million native speakers: Britain, 56 million the USA, 232 million Canada, 24 million Australia & New Zealand 17 million The sole official language in more than two dozen countries The most important language of commerce The most widely learned second language

5. Elements of good English pronunciation  to pronounce correctly the individual speech sounds of English  to pronounce correctly the speech sounds in their combinations in isolated words as well as in sentences  to speak fluently with correct rhythm, including the correct placement of stresses and pauses and the transition of sounds according to the context  to speak with appropriate intonation according to the context

6. Syllable & Stressed Syllable What is a syllable? A word part and the basic unit of English rhythm What is a stressed syllable? ba NAAAAna Syllable 1 Syllable 2 Syllable 3 Syllable 1 Syllable 2 Syllable 3 (short) (long) (short) (short) (long) (short)

7. Stressed Syllables & Unstressed Syllables Stressed syllables are strong syllables. Unstressed syllables are weak syllables. Stressed syllables: are long are long have a pitch change have a pitch change have full vowel sounds. have full vowel sounds. Unstressed syllables: are short are short often have a reduced vowel sound. often have a reduced vowel sound.