English Pronunciation problems Encountered by Libyan University Students at Faculty of Education, Elmergib University

Abstract

This study examines the segmental pronunciation problems faced by the advanced students at Faculty of Education, El-Mergib University. The segmental pronunciation here refers to the way consonant and vowel sounds are pronounced regarding of the phonetic aspects. The advanced students are chosen as the research subjects since this study attempts to find out the English sounds which are problematic even to those who have been seriously studying English. This descriptive study aims to describe how segmental English Sounds are incorrectly pronounced by the research subjects. It revealed that the research subject encountered a number of segmental pronunciation problems consisting of consonants and vowels including pure vowels and diphthongs. As known that sound or combination of sounds is causing different meanings, thus it will lead the hearers to misunderstand what is being tried to deliver.