English phonetics

English phonetics is the study of sounds used in spoken English. It examines how speech sounds are produced by the mouth, throat, and vocal cords, and how they are perceived and categorized. Phonetics helps us understand differences in pronunciation, accents, and the way words are spoken across regions. It involves analyzing consonants, vowels, pitch, intonation, and rhythm. By studying phonetics, linguists and language learners can improve pronunciation, understand speech patterns, and communicate more accurately. Essentially, it reveals the physical properties of spoken language and how sounds come together to form meaningful words.