How to improve English pronunciation for the SAT exam

Why take the SAT?

• To get admission to undergraduate courses overseas 
• Stand a chance of getting a scholarship  
• To balance low GPAs
• Test progress regularly 
• For improving career prospects 

How to improve English pronunciation for the SAT exam

When taking the SAT exam, if you do not stress sounds properly while you speak in English, it affects your fluency. In fact, It might make people misinterpret what you are intending to say.

It may happen that you emphasize more than necessary on particular sounds, which makes you sound unclear. 

It can also be that you may be speaking hurriedly, which may make you commit mistakes. When you talk at your normal pace, people will be able to understand you easily.

Other ways of improving your pronunciation in English are as follows.   

Picture the word before saying it

Certain words are more difficult to pronounce than others, as any language is made like that. In such cases, try to picture the word on paper before attempting to pronounce it. It will help you know which letter follows next, allowing you to be better prepared when you say it.

Pay attention to yourself saying the word

If you are finding it tough to say a word, pay attention to it while practicing it. For instance, record yourself as you utter it to see how your mouth moves when you say it. This can help you memorize your actions better and detect where you could be making a mistake, allowing you to rectify it effectively.

Watch English shows 

When you watch English TV shows, news, or movies, it gives you an opportunity to get accustomed to the pronunciation of several words. When you hear these words often, it will become easier for you to pronounce them. 

Record your speeches 

When you are finding it tough to pronounce certain words, it is better if you record yourself trying to say them and comparing them to how they sound when experts say it. This is another effective way of slowly adjusting your pronunciation.

Practice regularly

You may find it boring, but when learning a new language, it helps when you repeat words by pronouncing them correctly. It will slowly become habitual, and you will have memorized them. 

Talk to native English speakers often

Befriend native English speakers on social media and practice speaking with them. Here, you have to get rid of your anxiety and shyness. 

Remember, if you want to learn to speak a new language fluently, you should be ready to make mistakes. 

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