Re: Pronunciation (was Chinese learning English)

>From: Nelson Bank <natlunla-/E1597aS9LQAvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
 >how you show the difference between voiced /th/ and
> >unvoiced /th/ and similar differences using >only
>"English" phonetics?
>
>You can use English phonemics with characters from the
>IPA.  Otherwise you get into a Truspel situation that
>creates more confusion than it solves.

I don't know what the truespel confusion is.  Please explain.  No one in USA 
uses the IPA to learning English that I know of.  All I can vouch for is 
that the truespel phoneme set is extablished, accurate, and mature.

Studies with k-1 native speakers learning English initially using a phonetic 
systems such as "Writing to Read" in the mid 80's were successful.  This 
system is much like truespel but unfortunately with a few special symbols, 
so not as keyboard friendly. Transition to tradspel was no problem.

For adult learners, after some practice on pronouncing each phoneme, 
learners can read truespel text with minimal deviation from USA accent.  The 
next step is learning vocabulary and grammar - the hard part.  Pronunciation 
using truespel can be the easy part.

Truespel phonetic interpretation is modeled on talking dictionaries.  It is 
more accurate than other dictionary keys because it spells out all schwas, 
which take many sounds.  A recent test with a computer chip shows that 
truespel renders a better spoken English than other phonetic methods tried 
(this chip is still in development and info can't be released).

Tom Z







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