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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2021)
Application of supra-segmental features for authentic pronunciation of English language: A case study of english language learners of Saran district in Bihar
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Priyanka Kumari
Abstract
This research article investigated and examined the supra-segmental features, such as, syllable, stress, rhythm, and intonation, which are also known as the prosodic features or phonetic speech, which is very important for the authentic pronunciation of English. These prosodic features study the different aspects which serve as a garment for the decoration of pronunciation during utterance. The descriptive, analytical and historical approaches were adopted for the purpose of making the research study successful, and achieving the target of the communicative English language learners of Saran district in Bihar. For the successful application of the approaches the survey questionnaires were managed to 125 students who were invited to participate in this research work for the analysis to get the findings for attending the goal. These 125 students were under study of the English language at secondary schools (10+2) level. The students were grouped by the age into tree: - 10-12 years, 13-15 years, and 16 years and above. Two research questions where formulated for the direction and expedition of the research study. The data collection for this research study was analysed in five sections through the application of four gradable items, SA stands for strongly agreed, A stands for agreed, D stands for disagreed and SD stands for strongly disagreed. On the basis of the analysis of the data findings were computed which showed that The Supra -segmental features, such as stress, rhythm and intonation are the basis for intelligibility rather than individual segment, but it was found that the teaching of the features so received don't make such attention in the class and the teachers in the study did not have a good command of the phonetic speech in their communicative English language. After declaring the findings of Saran district English language learners were suggested to attend the available good books on prosodic features, to visit the language laboratory, to listen the radio and television broadcasting language programme and to take help from the competent teachers who know how to teach the spoken English based upon phonetic speech.
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Pages:26-30
How to cite this article:
Priyanka Kumari "Application of supra-segmental features for authentic pronunciation of English language: A case study of english language learners of Saran district in Bihar ". International Journal of English Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2021, Pages 26-30
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