Suresh Ponnurangam

A Handbook on International Phonetic Alphabet Suresh Ponnurangam

Today, most of the ESL (English as a Second Language) learners are not exposed to IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) at school. Though it is imperative, only very few stress the importance of the IPA. It is a universal verity that intelligible pronunciation of words is requisite for feasible communication. But majority of the ESL learners are taught to pronounce words as per the spelling which leads to mispronunciation and miscommunication. But in English, there is no linkage between spelling and the pronunciation of words. Thus, enough cognizance on pronunciation skills is defaulted. According the Cambridge and Oxford Dictionaries, IPA has to be taught to learners in order to pronounce words correctly for professional communication. This workbook is intended to expose the ESL learners to International Phonetic Alphabet. It will help them to master the phonetic symbols and sounds with examples. This exposure will enable the learners to pronounce English words appropriately better communication. This workbook is blueprinted for learners of all level.