PHONETIC CHALLENGES OF UZBEK LEARNERS IN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION AND STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING

Abstract

 This article explores the phonetic challenges faced by Uzbek learners when acquiring English pronunciation and proposes effective pedagogical strategies to overcome these difficulties. Due to significant differences between the phonological systems of the Uzbek and English languages, Uzbek learners often encounter problems in the articulation of certain vowels, consonants, stress patterns, and intonation structures. The study analyzes typical pronunciation errors made by Uzbek learners and explains their linguistic causes. In addition, the article presents methodological recommendations and classroom strategies that can help teachers improve students’ pronunciation skills. The findings indicate that systematic phonetic training, communicative practice, and the use of modern digital resources can significantly enhance pronunciation competence among Uzbek learners of English.