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The Influence of Native Language on Young Indonesian Learners’ Ability to Pronounce English Short Vowels

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study examines the influence of native language on the ability of young Indonesian learners to pronounce English short vowels. Focusing on kindergarten-level students in Badung, Bali, the research explores difficulties in producing English vowel sounds absent in the Indonesian vowel system. Through observation and analysis of students’ pronunciation recordings of consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words, the findings reveal that vowel sounds such as /æ/, /ʌ/, and /ɒ/ are often substituted with more familiar vowels from the Indonesian language, such as /e/ and /o/. These mispronunciations are attributed to the limited vowel system of Indonesian, which consists of only five primary vowels. The results support the theory of first language (L1) interference, which posits that differences in phonological structures between the native and target languages pose challenges in language learning. This study highlights the importance of increased exposure to English pronunciation and phonetic practice to enhance learners' pronunciation skills.

Source: Santhet (Jurnal Sejarah Pendidikan Dan Humaniora)

DOI: 10.36526/santhet.v8i2.4833

Authors: Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi, I Gede Neil Prajamukti Wardhana, Yohanes Octovianus L. Awololon

Institution: Universitas Dhyana Pura

Language: English

Topic: Phonetics and Phonology Research

Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4406808110

FWCI: 0.41

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Cited by: 1

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