英语48个国际音标正确读法

英语48个国际音标正确读法

Introduction:

As a universal language, English is spoken and written all around the

world. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 billion people speak English

worldwide. However, there are various English accents spoken in different

parts of the world, each with its unique characteristics. Therefore, it is

important to understand English phonetics, including the pronunciation of its

48 international phonetic symbols.

In this article, we will discuss and explain the correct reading of the 48

international phonetic symbols in English.

1. /i/ - this is a High front unrounded vowel, similar to the “ee” sound

in “sheep”.

2. /ɪ/ - this is a Near-high front unrounded vowel, similar to the “i”

sound in “hit”.

3. /e/ - this is a Close-mid front unrounded vowel, similar to the “ay”

sound in “hay”.

4. /ɛ/ - this is an Open-mid front unrounded vowel, similar to the “e”

sound in “bet”.

5. /æ/ - this is an Open front unrounded vowel, similar to the “a”

sound in “cat”.

6. /a/ - this is a Near-open front unrounded vowel, similar to the “a”

sound in “father”.

7. /ɑ/ - this is an Open back unrounded vowel, similar to the “o”

sound in “hot”.

8. /ʌ/- this is an Open-mid back unrounded vowel, similar to the “uh”

sound in “butter”.

9. /ɔ/ - this is a Open-mid back rounded vowel, similar to the “aw”

sound in “law”.

10. /o/ - this is a Close-mid back rounded vowel, similar to the “o”

sound in “go”.

11. /u/ - this is a High back rounded vowel, similar to the “oo” sound

in “boot”.

12. /ʊ/ - this is a Near-high back rounded vowel, similar to the “u”

sound in “put”.

13. /p/ - this is a Voiceless bilabial plosive, similar to the “p” sound in

“pen”.

14. /b/ - this is a Voiced bilabial plosive, similar to the “b” sound in

“book”.

15. /t/ - this is a Voiceless alveolar plosive, similar to the “t” sound in

“tap”.

16. /d/ - this is a Voiced alveolar plosive, similar to the “d” sound in

“dog”.

17. /k/ - this is a Voiceless velar plosive, similar to the “k” sound in

“key”.

18. /g/ - this is a Voiced velar plosive, similar to the “g” sound in

“good”.

19. /ʔ/ - this is a Glottal stop, similar to the “uh” sound in “uh-oh”.

20. /f/ - this is a Voiceless labiodental fricative, similar to the “f” sound

in “fine”.

21. /v/ - this is a Voiced labiodental fricative, similar to the “v” sound

in “vine”.

22. /θ/ - this is a Voiceless dental fricative, similar to the “th” sound in

“think”.

23. /ð/ - this is a Voiced dental fricative, similar to the “th” sound in

“this”.

24. /s/ - this is a Voiceless alveolar fricative, similar to the “s” sound in

“sing”.

25. /z/ - this is a Voiced alveolar fricative, similar to the “z” sound in

“zoo”.

26. /ʃ/ - this is a Voiceless post-alveolar fricative, similar to the “sh”

sound in “sheep”.

27. /ʒ/ - this is a Voiced post-alveolar fricative, similar to the “zh”

sound in “treasure”.

28. /h/ - this is a Voiceless glottal fricative, similar to the “h” sound in

“help”.

29. /m/ - this is a Voiced bilabial nasal, similar to the “m” sound in

“man”.

30. /n/ - this is a Voiced alveolar nasal, similar to the “n” sound in

“nose”.

31. /ŋ/ - this is a Voiced velar nasal, similar to the “ng” sound in

“sing”.

32. /l/ - this is a Voiced alveolar lateral approximant, similar to the “l”

sound in “love”.

33. /r/ - this is a Voiced alveolar trill or tap, similar to the “r” sound in

“red”.

34. /j/ - this is a Voiced palatal approximant or glide, similar to the “y”

sound in “yes”.

35. /w/ - this is a Voiced labial-velar approximant or glide, similar to the

“w” sound in “we”.

36. /ɹ/ - this is a Voiced alveolar approximant or glide, similar to the “r”

sound in “rope”.

37. /ʍ/ - this is a Voiceless labialized velar approximant or glide, similar

to the “wh” sound in “when”.

38. /ʘ/ - this is a Bilabial click, similar to the “tsk” sound in disapproval.

39. /ǀ/ - this is a Dental click, similar to the “tsk” sound in disapproval.

40. /ǃ/ - this is a Retroflex click, similar to the “tsk” sound in

disapproval.

41. /ǂ/ - this is a Palatal click, similar to the “tsk” sound in disapproval.

42. /i:/ - this is a Long high front unrounded vowel, similar to the “ee”

sound in “see”.

43. /u:/ - this is a Long high back rounded vowel, similar to the “oo”

sound in “tool”.

44. /eɪ/ - this is a Diphthong consisting of a close-mid front unrounded

vowel followed by an open-mid front unrounded vowel, similar to the “ai”

sound in “air”.

45. /aɪ/ - this is a Diphthong consisting of a near-open front unrounded

vowel followed by a close high front unrounded vowel, similar to the “ai”

sound in “eye”.

46. /oʊ/ - this is a Diphthong consisting of a close-mid back rounded

vowel followed by an open-mid back rounded vowel, similar to the “ow”

sound in “so”.

47. /aʊ/ - this is a Diphthong consisting of a near-open front unrounded

vowel followed by a close-mid back rounded vowel, similar to the “ow”

sound in “how”.

48. /ɔɪ/ - this is a Diphthong consisting of an open-mid back rounded

vowel followed by a near-close near-front rounded vowel, similar to the “oy”

sound in “boy”.

Conclusion:

Language is a beautiful and complex concept that requires proper

understanding to communicate effectively. This article aimed to explain the

correct reading of the 48 international phonetic symbols used in English.

Understanding these symbols and their corresponding sounds will help

learners and users of English to effectively communicate and understand the

nuances of the language.