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VOWEL REDUUCATION IN BRITISH ENGLISH

Authors: Nilufar O'tamjonova;

VOWEL REDUUCATION IN BRITISH ENGLISH

Abstract

This study explores the phenomenon of vowel reduction in British English, a common phonological process in which vowels in unstressed syllables are pronounced with less clarity and duration. The research examines the role of vowel reduction in natural speech, focusing on its impact on pronunciation, rhythm, and intelligibility. Special attention is given to the schwa sound /ə/, which is the most frequent reduced vowel in British English. The study analyzes examples from everyday speech and discusses how vowel reduction contributes to the characteristic stress-timed rhythm of the language. Understanding this feature is essential for learners of English, as it improves listening comprehension and helps achieve more natural pronunciation.

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