Learn transcription sounds in English. English sounds for children: we read the transcription correctly

Did you know that the English alphabet consists of 26 letters and 46 different sounds? The same letter can convey several sounds at the same time. Just don't panic! We will tell you how easy it is to remember English sounds without boring tables and cramming.

As a rule, in English lessons, the child keeps a separate dictionary, in which the pages are divided into three columns: “word”, “transcription”, “translation”. New words are written there, which then need to be learned. And if everything is clear with the columns "word" and "translation", then with "transcription" there are often difficulties.

What is transcription? This is a kind of instruction on how to read the word. Usually it is written in square brackets. For example: . The characters that are inside square brackets are the sounds of the English language. One character = one sound. Only these characters are not always similar to the letters of the alphabet. . Let's look at the English sounds that are most difficult for a child and how to learn them:

We select associations

It's no secret that complex things are easier to remember by association. This rule works especially well for children.

ʊ - short [y] - very similar to the icon "horseshoe"
æ - wide [e] - open your mouth wide and say "e". We call this symbol "bug icon" 🐞
ŋ - [n] - a funny sound that is similar to how the Baby Elephant spoke in the cartoon "38 Parrots" 🐘. You need to say "n", but a little "on the nose", like you have a runny nose. Try pinching your nose with your fingers, open your mouth and say "n". Happened?

ð - interdental [z]
θ - interdental [s]

To remember this pair of sounds, the child can be told a whole fairy tale: “There was a little bunny (our tongue). But he was very shy, so he sat in a mink (in his mouth) all the time. But one day he dared to stick the very tip of his nose out of the mink (we put the tip of the tongue between the teeth). At first he said softly [θ], and then loudly [ð].

s, d, n, t- [s], [d], [n], [t] - remember the Yeralash series about English pronunciation? “You need to talk like you have a hot potato in your mouth,” is the best explanation for the baby. When you make these sounds the tongue touches the hard palate and alveoli, a little further than in Russian.
r- [r] - the English "r" is not like ours. In Russian, the tongue seems to tremble in the mouth. In English, language "wraps up" tip back to the soft palate.
w- [y] / [v] - there is no such sound in Russian either. First, we stretch our lips, trying to say "y", but then the lips should, as it were, "spring" without closing and returning to a smile. Remember how you say "Wow!".
e- narrow [e] - similar to the Russian "e" without "th". When pronunciation, open your mouth quite a bit.
ə - deaf [e] - a deaf, slightly "stifled" sound, very short and almost indistinguishable. When you say the word "m about loco", then you pronounce this sound in place of the first "o". The symbol is called funny– "seam".
ɜ - middle [e] - reads like the letter ё in the word "ice".
j- [th] - very important not to be confused with the letter Jj ("jay")! In transcription, this symbol does not mean at all what the letter means.

To make things even easier, we have drawn the main characters of the English transcription with the appropriate sounds of the Russian language.

Tip site: tell your child that he can handle sounds brilliantly. Indeed, at this stage, the baby should feel relaxed and not be shy to experiment. Otherwise, the child will think it looks funny and will refuse to continue.

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English phonetics for children is a rather difficult topic to study and requires special attention. The fact is that in Russian there are no some sounds that are present in English. Moreover, there are words where the sounds are so skillfully intertwined with each other that you can read the word only with transcription.

Transcription of English words is a kind of magic wand for kids who have a problem with pronunciation. How to read a set of letters that form a word in which one sound is denoted by two letters? The task is not easy, especially for young children. But ... if you make an effort, transcription can be submitted to everyone!

English should be learned gradually. First, you need to start learning with simple monosyllabic words. Page, chick [tʃık], foot [fʋt], long - learning the pronunciation of such words is much easier than taking on two-syllable words right away (for comparison: children learn monosyllabic words already from grade 2).

On a note! English transcription for children should be present for each word being studied, because the Russian alphabet is different from English. Remember: in English there is no single rule for pronunciation of vowels and consonants. In the same closed syllable, the same letter can be read differently. Those who are just starting to conquer the peculiarities of pronunciation of English need to learn how to speak correctly from the very beginning.

Secondly, study should resemble a game. The so-called phonetic fireworks of sounds should not be darkness for a child. Remember that it is extremely important for the baby that the lessons are fun. Dry theory and hard practice will remain ineffective if the material is not presented in an interesting way.

Third, use visual aids. So English will be available for everyone to learn! Cards are perfect for this. Images on them should be colorful, bright and cheerful. Bet on juicy fruits, cartoon characters, favorite children's toys. A red apple, a cheerful tiger and ripe eggplants will be remembered much faster than dishes or appliances.

English phonetics for children: studying the main pitfalls

Transcription plays an important role in learning English. And not only for children, but also for adults. The fact is that there is no single rule that would cover the reading of all words. What are we talking about? That the letter "A" can be read as a And How ӕ . For example, in the word bag a reads like ӕ , but in the word task- how a. And not just how a, but as a lingering a => |a:|. The English language is rich in such phonetic "gifts". How to understand where and when which letter how to read? In both words, the syllable is closed, but the letters are read differently. In order not to be mistaken with pronunciation, you need to look at the transcription.

On a note! It is important to study not only the reading of the letters themselves, but also special transcription signs. Colon, risochka, wideӕ , brief e - only a small part of the main characters. Armed with the necessary knowledge, children can easily read the right words, with or without translation.

But! Do not forget that visual material is perceived better than by ear. No wonder they say that it is better to see once than hear a hundred times. So use colorful flashcards with bright pictures and try to present your English material in a playful way.

• Pear

• Long — — Long

• House — — House

• Doll

• Pottery - [ˈpɔtərɪ] - Pottery

• bird

• Cup — — Cup

• Boot

• Mouse

• Dough

Small tips on how to memorize sounds quickly and efficiently:

1. Repeat the sound several times every day. And do it meaningfully, and not just because you need to. And so that the lesson does not get bored, choose an interesting or funny word that will make the baby smile and have pleasant impressions.
2. Develop a systematic. The lists above can be studied one by one. The same sequence can be developed for sounds, for example, today - the first three, tomorrow - the second three, and so on.
3. Associate. Tired of repeating the same sounds? Associate them with something pleasant! For example, studying the sound ӕ in the word hat ( hӕ t), imagine a different hat each time. Red, with bumbones, a wizard, a favorite cartoon character, etc. Using this method, the child will not get tired of repeating the same word. On the contrary, having seen an interesting specimen (in life or on TV), he will immediately remember the peculiarities of the pronunciation of this vowel, and, accordingly, of English words.

On a note! When the hat gets tired, speak cat, bag or any other word you like.

Reference: activities with children will be more effective if the next lesson flows smoothly from the previous one. We mean that the topics studied should complement each other, and not be studied in a scattered, chaotic way.

Summing up

Remembering English words for children is not difficult if learning takes place in a playful way. It is important to interest the child so that he is interested in learning. To do this, we use colorful pictures with multi-colored images. Phonetics is a difficult topic, so it should be approached gradually. The topic should be divided into several stages. Each stage includes the study of several sounds.

Don't try to learn everything at once! Remember the saying: "Slower you go - you will continue." In this case, => the longer you study the topic, the deeper the knowledge gained will take root in memory. Good luck, inspiration and interesting associations. Make every lesson interesting, exciting and educational!

We advise you to study the material about 1000 words in English that a beginner needs to know first of all. This material presents popular words grouped by popular topics.

The English (British) pronunciation system has 44 sounds, which are divided into 24 consonants and 20 vowels, including 8 diphthongs. The following table lists individual English sounds and their corresponding English transcription marks, as well as examples of words in which they are pronounced.

Table of English sounds:

Classification of English sounds

In accordance with the mechanics of education, English sounds are primarily divided into vowels and consonants phonemes. The pronunciation of vowels is associated with active vibration of the vocal cords and the free passage of exhaled air through all organs of speech. Consonants, on the contrary, are formed by overcoming various barriers, cracks and passages formed by the muscles of the vocal apparatus when the air stream exits.

Let us consider in more detail the classification of the sounds of the English language according to individual signs of articulation (the position of the speech organs when pronouncing sounds) and their comparison with Russian sounds.

English consonants

When pronouncing consonant sounds, the air on its way encounters various barriers formed by the active organs of speech: tongue, lips, teeth and alveoli.

If the organs of speech close in such a way that they completely block the passage for air, then we pronounce stop consonant. These consonants are also called explosive, since a small explosion is heard when the organs of speech are opened.

[ p ] , [ b ] , [ t ] , [ d ] , [ k ] , [ g ]
stop plosive English sounds

[ P ], [ b ], [ t ], [ d ], [ to ], [ G ]
occlusive explosive Russian sounds

If air passes out through the nasal cavity, then such occlusive sounds are called nasal.

[ n ] , [ m ] , [ ŋ ]
nasal occlusive English sounds

[ n ], [ m ]
nasal occlusive Russian sounds

If the organs of speech do not close completely, but leave a narrow passage - a gap for air, then we pronounce slotted consonant.

[ θ ] , [ ð ] , [ ʃ ] , [ ʒ ] , [ s ] , [ z ] , [ h ] , [ f ] , [ v ] , [ w ] , [ r ] , [ j ] , [ l ]
slotted english sounds

[ With ], [ h ], [ f ], [ in ], [ sh ], [ sch ], [ and ], [ l ]
slotted russian sounds

Among the consonants are occlusive-slotted sounds. They are called so because the opening of the barrier in them is slow; the complete obstruction goes into the gap.

[ tʃ ] , [ dʒ ]
occlusive-slit english sounds

[ c ], [ h ]
occlusive-slit Russian sounds

An obstruction to the path of exhaled air can be formed by various organs of speech. If the lower lip approaches the upper, then there are labial consonants.

[ p ] , [ b ] , [ m ] , [ w ]
labial english sounds

[ P ], [ b ], [ m ]
lip-labial Russian sounds

If the lower lip touches the upper teeth, then such consonants are called labiodental.

[ f ] , [ v ]
labio-dental English sounds

[ f ], [ in ]
lip-tooth Russian sounds

If the tip of the tongue is between the lower and upper front teeth, then it is pronounced interdental consonant. There are no such sounds in Russian.

[ θ ] , [ ð ]
interdental English sounds

Russian consonants [ t ], [ d ], [ n ], [ l ] - dental, as the end of the tongue rises to the inner surface of the upper teeth. English consonants [ t ] , [ d ] , [ n ] , [ l ] , [ ŋ ] - alveolar, as the tip of the tongue touches or rises to the alveoli.

[ k ] , [ p ] , [ s ] , [ t ] , [ f ] , [ h ] , [ tʃ ] , [ ʃ ] , [ θ ]
voiceless consonants in English

[ to ], [ P ], [ With ], [ t ], [ f ], [ X ], [ h ], [ sh ], [ sch ]
voiceless consonants of the Russian language

[ b ] , [ v ] , [ g ] , [ d ] , [ z ] , [ l ] , [ m ] , [ n ] , [ r ] , [ ʒ ] , [ dʒ ] , [ ð ]
voiced consonants in English

[ b ], [ in ], [ G ], [ d ], [ and ], [ h ], [ l ], [ m ], [ n ], [ R ], [ c ]
voiced consonants of the Russian language

English vowel sounds

To classify English vowels, the various positions of the tongue relative to the hard palate are considered, as well as which part of the tongue is involved in articulation and how high the back of the tongue rises to the hard palate.

Distinguish front vowels, when the tip of the tongue rests against the base of the lower teeth, and the back of the tongue comes quite close to the hard palate: the English vowel [ i:] and Russian [ and ].

If the tongue is pulled back and the tip of the tongue is lowered and the back of the tongue is raised to the soft palate, we pronounce back vowel sounds: English sound [ a:] and Russian sounds [ about ], [ at ].

According to the position of the lips rounded and undestroyed vowel sounds. For example, when pronouncing the Russian sound [ at] lips rounded and pushed forward: [ at] is a rounded vowel. When pronouncing [ and] lips slightly stretched, but not pushed forward: sound [ and] is an unrounded vowel.

The quality of a vowel depends on the tension of the muscles of the organs of speech: the more intense the articulation, the more distinct and brighter the sound. Accordingly, vowels are distinguished tense and relaxed. For example, the English vowel [ i:] is pronounced with more tension than [ i ] .

Pronunciation of English sounds

Referring to the contents of our guide to English phonetics, for each of the English sounds you will find a detailed description of the features of its pronunciation and articulation, ways of writing and sound examples, as well as comparisons with other sounds and their Russian counterparts.

Hey, folks! In today's article, we will consider sounds in English. We will discuss how best to teach the transcription of sounds to children, what associations can be used to explain sounds, consider examples of letters and sounds in transcription.

There are 24 letters in English, but these letters can represent 46 different sounds. Almost every letter can convey several sounds. Interesting, isn't it?

Starting from the 1st or 2nd grade, the child gets himself a dictionary, where he writes down English words with translation and transcription. Then these words need to be learned. Writing a word and a translation is not so difficult, but how to explain to a child all the nuances of pronunciation of sounds in English and their spelling in transcription?

Let's try to figure it out today.

How best to learn the transcription of sounds for children

We propose to start learning English sounds with the help of rhymes and songs. They will help the child in a relaxed atmosphere to get acquainted with new letters and sounds.

The more often your child listens and pronounces letters and sounds, the faster he will remember the correct pronunciation.

Here are some video examples:

Associations can also help in learning sounds, especially if we are talking about sounds that are difficult to pronounce.

We select associations

ʊ - short [y] - very similar to the horseshoe icon.
æ - wide [e] - open your mouth wide and say "e".
ŋ - [n] - a funny sound that looks like an elephant from the cartoon "38 Parrots". You need to say "n", but "in the nose", as if you have a runny nose.
r- [r] - the English "r" is not like ours. In Russian, the tongue seems to tremble in the mouth. In English, the tongue "rolls" with its tip back toward the soft palate.
w- [y] / [v] - there is no such sound in Russian either. First, we stretch our lips, trying to say “y”, but then the lips should “spring”, as it were, without closing and returning to a smile. Remember how you say "Wow!".

ð - interdental [z].
θ - interdental [s].

To remember the last pair of sounds, the child can tell a fairy tale:

“There was a little bunny (our language). But he was very shy, so he sat in a mink (in his mouth) all the time. But one day he dared to stick the very tip of his nose out of the mink (we put the tip of the tongue between the teeth). At first he said softly [ θ ], and then loudly [ ð ].

e- narrow [e] - similar to the Russian "e" without "th". When pronunciation, we open our mouth quite a bit.
ə - deaf [e] - a deaf, slightly "stifled" sound, very short and almost indistinguishable. When you say the word "milk", for example, you pronounce approximately this sound in place of the first "o".
ɜ - middle [e] - reads like the letter "ё" in the word "ice".
j- [th] - it is very important not to confuse with the letter "J" ("jay"). In transcription, this symbol does not mean at all what the letter means.

If you find it difficult to understand the pronunciation of sounds, then there is transcription with simplified pronunciation rules for beginners.

Consonants in English

Consonants pronounced energetically, tensely and abruptly.

Main sounds in English

Vowels sounds divided into:

• seven brief vowels (i, o, u, ʌ, e, ə, æ);
• five long vowels (i:, ɑ:, ɔ:, u:, ə:);
• eight diphthongs(eɪ, ɑɪ, ɔɪ, au, əu, uə, ɪə, ɛə);
• and triphthongs(aiə, auə, juə, ...).

Conclusion

We hope that this article will help you explain to your child how to pronounce sounds correctly in English.

Pronounce words correctly, speak beautifully. To do this, you need to read, listen, speak and sing more in English. Make your English fly!

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Comprehension of any foreign language begins with learning the alphabet.

The letters of the English alphabet are inextricably linked, in

different variations form different sounds, are pronounced differently.

Thanks to this, there are much more sounds than symbols in the alphabet.

The name of the element of the alphabet has differences with the sound. learning them from

Curious features of the English alphabet

English is considered the world language. It is spoken by people from many countries.

the globe. Most of the characters came from the Latin alphabet. Besides,

the sounds and letters of the English language differ in a number of curious facts.

• Every few hours the foreign dictionary is updated with a new word.
• According to statistics, every sixth person on Earth uses this language as a spoken language.
• English words have a vowel in every part, but not in every consonant.
• The letter "y" applies to both vowels and consonants.
• The most commonly used character is "e".
• Small capital letters appeared only in the fifties.
• Most words start with "s".
• Until the fifteenth century, English lacked elements of punctuation.
• The dots above the "i", "j" in English symbolize a drop.

English alphabet: symbols and sounds

The alphabet is the basis of any speech. Those who study a foreign language need

not only visually represent characters, write them, but also be able to

pronounce the sounds they make. Pronounce them correctly

transcription will help.

The picture shows all English characters. in yellow

the vowel sounds of the English language are indicated. in blue,

respectively, consonants.

Consonant elements form only one sound, in addition to "x". She is characteristic

the formation of two sounds: "x", "ks". There are letters that are in American and

British language variations form sounds. For example: "z" in the first

case sounds like "zi", in the second "zet".

English set of letters with transcription and sound

Where to start learning a foreign alphabet, how to remember English letters

To make it easier to remember visually and sound, there are various

songs, poems, during which the elements and their

pronunciation.

Capital letters of the English alphabet

There are several options for uppercase characters. Linguists

Pay attention to the classic version of the image of symbols. He

shown in the picture.

To date, the image of the first element has been changed. capital

"a" is spelled the same as small.

Transcription

Transcription is an explanation of how symbols are pronounced, what sounds

give English letters. It is a set of characters that conveys

sound. Written in Russian, does not allow without an accent

pronounce the elements of the English alphabet. Many letters give sound

similar to the Russian-speaking one, many are radically different.

The table shows the sound of vowels.

Pronunciation of consonants by analogy with Russian.

Transcription of English letters

The number of sounds exceeds the number of letters. Therefore, for

pronunciations of some of them combine several letters. To

correctly pronounce the letters and sounds of the English alphabet is attracted

transcription. This is a set of symbols for

deciphering the sound of symbols.

Much attention in foreign is paid to the length of vowels.

Stretching is symbolized by a colon. In transcription

arrows indicate the intonation with which certain

phrases. The upward arrow symbolizes the increase

intonation. It is typical for interrogative statements. Arrow,

depicted downward, symbolizes the decline in intonation. It is characteristic

negative and narrative statements.

Reading Rules

The combination of sounds in Russian words differs from English ones. Rules

reading is largely determined by the type of syllable. The same letters

are spoken differently.

Sound criteria

• You can reproduce the sound that the elements "d", "t" give with a deep breath.
• The ending of a phrase in the form of a consonant does not muffle their sound.
• In the closed parts of the word, the sounds are pronounced shortened.
• Read the sounds of the open parts should be melodious and drawn out.
• The English "r" following a vowel is not pronounced.
• Diphthongs - combinations of several letters to indicate the reading of one sound do not lend themselves to common criteria.

Their sound must be remembered.

The English alphabet is different from the Russian one. She has less

characters. To study the phonetic meaning is intended

transcription.

It contains symbols that apply to both vowels and

consonants, or form several sounds. However, not in vain in English

every sixth inhabitant on Earth speaks. Nothing hard to digest

There is no pronunciation if you read the rules.