Problems in the Pronunciation of English Consonant Clusters – A Case Study of English-Majored Students at a Vietnamese University
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pronunciation plays a decisive role in successful communication, particularly for learners of English as a foreign language. For Vietnamese students, the structural differences between Vietnamese and English phonological systems create significant challenges in mastering English pronunciation. This qualitative study investigates the difficulties faced by English language majors at a Vietnamese university in pronouncing English consonant clusters. Through participatory observation, analysis of recurrent errors and focus group interview, three main tendencies to ease cluster pronunciation were identified: consonant deletion, sound substitution, and vowel insertion. From this, some pedagogical solutions are proposed to address these issues, with the aim of improving students’ fluency, accuracy, and confidence in English communication.
Author: Phí Thị Thu Trang,
Institution: Vietnam Women's Academy
Language: English
Subfield: Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7083577347
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