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Pronunciation is one of the most essential yet challenging skills for language learners to master—especially for those learning English, a language known for its irregular spelling and wide variety of sounds. For Uzbek learners, English pronunciation presents a unique set of difficulties rooted in the structural differences between the Uzbek and English sound systems. While Uzbek is a relatively phonetic language with consistent spelling rules and fewer vowel and consonant sounds, English is far more complex in both pronunciation and rhythm. These differences create barriers for Uzbek speakers when trying to produce and distinguish English sounds, particularly those that do not exist in their native language. Problems often arise with specific consonants like the "th" sounds (/θ/ and /ð/), vowel distinctions such as /ɪ/ vs. /iː/, and features like word stress, intonation, and consonant clusters. In addition, the influence of Uzbek speech rhythm and spelling habits can result in unnatural or unclear English pronunciation.
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