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Langan: Reading and Study Skills
Reading and Study Skills, 7/e
John Langan

Word Pronunciation

Journal Prompts



1

Write about the ways having good pronunciation can help you succeed. What are some strategies you can use to make sure you pronounce new words correctly?
2

Include any you have learned from this textbook, or any other source. Do you know of any amusing stories about incorrect or unusual pronunciation of words?
3

What about regional or national differences in the way people from different parts of the country or different countries pronounce the same words?
4

Have you ever encountered a situation where such differences caused misunderstanding?