AN ANALYSIS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PREFERENCES AMONG INDONESIAN STUDENTS

Authors

  • Zahfira Syazwina English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
  • Wardah Munawwaroh English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
  • Indira Indira English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
  • Nia Audina English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
  • Bloner Sinurat English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

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https://doi.org/10.56667/de_journal.v5i1.1063

Abstract

This study investigates how phonological awareness and high-frequency vocabulary practice can support English language learning among university students. Recognizing that pronunciation and spelling variations between American English (AmE) and British English (BrE) often pose challenges for learners, this research integrates phonological training with exposure to 100 high-frequency words. Over five days, 30 English department students participated in structured learning sessions involving pronunciation drills using International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions, comparative analysis of spelling differences, and interactive discussions on phonological patterns. Pre- and post-tests were administered to measure improvements in pronunciation accuracy and spelling recognition. The findings reveal substantial gains in students’ pronunciation accuracy, increased awareness of English spelling variations, and enhanced confidence in oral and written communication. These results underscore the value of incorporating phonology-focused approaches in vocabulary learning, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge of language systems and practical communicative competence.

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Author Biographies

Zahfira Syazwina, English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education,  University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

Wardah Munawwaroh, English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

Indira Indira, English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

Nia Audina, English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

Bloner Sinurat, English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

English Education Department, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

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2025-06-24

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Syazwina, Z., Munawwaroh, W., Indira, I., Audina, N., & Sinurat, B. (2025). AN ANALYSIS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION PREFERENCES AMONG INDONESIAN STUDENTS. Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal), 5(1), 1440–1446. https://doi.org/10.56667/de_journal.v5i1.1063

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