PHONETIC INTERFERENCE IN COMPARATIVE AND CONTRASTIVE PHONETICS: AN ANALYSIS OF PRONUNCIATION DIFFICULTIES IN UZBEK AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
Keywords:
Phonetic Interference, Comparative Phonetics, Contrastive Phonetics, Pronunciation Difficulties, Uzbek Learners, English Learners, Negative Transfer, Vowel Pronunciation, Phonological Errors, Language LearningAbstract
Phonetic interference arises when learners transfer pronunciation patterns from their native language to a new language, causing difficulties in pronunciation. This phenomenon is examined through comparative and contrastive phonetics, focusing on Uzbek and English. In comparative phonetics, interference is less frequent among related languages, as seen in the French and German examples, where native language phonetic patterns influence English pronunciation. In contrast, non-related languages, such as Uzbek and English, exhibit more pronounced interference due to significant phonetic differences. This study highlights specific challenges Uzbek learners face, such as mispronunciations of English sounds that do not exist in Uzbek, difficulties with vowel differentiation, and issues with consonant clusters and silent letters. Understanding these interferences provides insights into addressing pronunciation difficulties and improving language instruction.
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