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This article investigates the relationship between phonological awareness and
speaking proficiency among English language learners. Phonological awareness—the
ability to recognize and manipulate the sound structures of language—plays a
fundamental role in developing accurate pronunciation, fluency, and intelligibility. The
paper argues that students who possess a higher level of phonological awareness
demonstrate greater control over segmental and suprasegmental aspects of speech, such
as sound differentiation, stress, rhythm, and intonation. By analyzing the pedagogical
value of phonological training, the article highlights how awareness of sound patterns
facilitates learners’ oral communication skills, improves confidence, and reduces
pronunciation errors. It concludes that integrating phonological awareness into
language instruction enhances overall speaking competence and communicative
performance.
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