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"Each of the forty-four phonetic sounds has its unique symbol. For example, the symbol / /represents the short sound underlined in the word ""pin"" /p n/. It is important for speakers of English to know the phonetic sounds and symbols and the transcription of English words, in the same vein in which the letters of the English words are learnt and mastered. In pronouncing words, phonetic sounds represent the right sound that should be heard in each correctly pronounced word. And the symbols of these sounds are written in the transcription of each word. The phonetic transcription is usually given in slashes / /. It is necessary to note that not all dictionaries give the transcription of words. Ensure to use only dictionaries that offer phonetic transcriptions. This will be handy in helping you learn the pronunciation of words better. As you go through this transcription workbook, first practice how to correctly write the symbols of each given phonetic sound until mastery is attained. Then study the words and the corresponding transcriptions prepared for you, after which you attempt to transcribe the words given alongside as practice exercises. Then you can check your words in a good dictionary, and correct yourself where necessary."

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