Phonetic Sounds: Mouth Anatomy for English Pronunciation
The “Phonetic Sounds” worksheet is for non-native speakers of English. When speaking in English, it’s helpful to know how native speakers use their mouths. For example, the /TH/ sound has the tip of the tongue go in between the teeth. But the /S/ sound doesn’t.
This activity sheet displays the anatomy of the mouth for some of the most difficult English pronunciations. For ESL students, English pronunciation needs time and practice to master. Now, they can practice in front of a mirror knowing the anatomy of the mouth.
Phonetic Sounds Mouth Anatomy
/L/ SOUND
Your tip of the tongue goes on the roof of your mouth.
/R/ SOUND
Your tip of the tongue does not go on the roof of your mouth.
/TH/ SOUND
Your tip of the tongue goes in between your teeth.
/S/ SOUND
Your tongue goes behind your teeth and teeth go together.
Related Pronunciation Worksheets
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I am sorry but in English English you would say THE tip of YOUR tongue!
Thanks! Visual aids are always appreciated.
This is really a great activity for my students. It is sometimes difficult to find pronunciation exercises. Thanks a lot!
An Excellent idea! This kind of chart will give our students the right amount of information they need to be able to pronounce the sounds without clouding their mind with dense technical terms and theory. Your worksheet gives me an idea how to apply my phonological knowledge in teaching phonetics to my students.
Thank you so much. This is really helpful and practical.