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Pronunciation Tips

These English pronunciation tips will help you get the most out of your Pronunciation Power program.

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For example “threw” and “through” although spelled differently are pronounced the same. Also identical （相同的） letters or letter clusters （字母组合） in words do not always produce the same sound. For example the “ough” in “though” and “through” represents a different sound in each word.   37    

★ Imagine a sound in your mind before you say it.

Try to visualize （想象 ) ） the positioning of your mouth and face.   38  

★ Listen to and try to imitate the Pronunciation Power instructor.

In addition to listening for specific sounds pay attention to pauses the intonation （语调） of the instructor's voice and patterns of emphasis.   39  

★ The English language has many different dialects and words can be pronounced differently.

It is important however that you pronounce words clearly to ensure effective communication.

★ Finally the Pronunciation Power program is a tool to help you.

But you must practice what you are learning! Remember that you are teaching your mouth a new way to move. You are building muscles that you do not use in your own language.   40    Use the program to exercise your mouth a little bit each day.

A. Read these words over and over again and try to learn them by heart.

B. This can be just as important as the pronunciation of sounds.

C. Learn to practice what you hear not what you see.

D. So you should force yourself to do what you really don’t like to do.

E. Do not confuse pronunciation of words with their spelling!

F. It is like going to the gym and exercising your body.

G. Think about how you are going to make the sound.

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