THE IMPACT OF PHONETIC TRANSCRIPTION ON PRONUNCIATION DEVELOPMENT IN EFL LEARNERS

Phonetic transcription constitutes a crucial component in language acquisition, especially in enhancing pronunciation skills and phonological awareness among learners of English as a foreign language (EFL). Due to the irregular nature of English orthography, learners often encounter difficulties in accurately pronouncing words. Phonetic transcription offers a structured representation of speech sounds through a system of symbols, most notably the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This paper explores how phonetic transcription facilitates the comprehension of sound–symbol correspondences, supports accurate pronunciation, and promotes learner autonomy. The study emphasizes the pedagogical value of incorporating phonetic transcription into language instruction. The results indicate that consistent engagement with phonetic notation significantly contributes to improved pronunciation and overall communicative effectiveness.语音转录（phonetic transcription）是语言习得的核心构成要素，尤其对提升英语作为外语（English as a Foreign Language，EFL）学习者的发音技能与语音意识至关重要。受英语正字法不规则性的影响，学习者在准确拼读单词时往往会遇到诸多困难。语音转录通过一套符号体系为语音提供结构化的表征方式，其中最具代表性的当属国际音标（International Phonetic Alphabet，IPA）。本文探讨了语音转录如何助力学习者理解音-形对应关系、辅助实现准确发音，并提升学习者的自主学习能力。本研究强调了将语音转录融入语言教学的教学法价值。研究结果显示，持续接触语音记音法能够显著改善学习者的发音水平，提升整体交际效能。