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Abstract
The topic Specific Phonetic Features in the English Language explores the distinctive sounds and sound patterns that define English pronunciation. Key phonetic features include vowel and consonant sounds, stress patterns, intonation, and rhythm. English is known for its complex vowel system, including diphthongs, and its use of stress to distinguish meanings between similar words. Additionally, the language's use of pitch and intonation can convey emotions, questions, or emphasis. Understanding these features is essential for mastering pronunciation, comprehension, and fluency in English. This subject is crucial for linguistics, language teaching, and language acquisition studies.
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