Common English Mistakes in Pronunciation Guides by Spanish Speakers

This page focuses on errors typically made by native Spanish speakers from Spain when writing a Pronunciation Guide in English.

Mistake Example #1

Direct translations from Spanish ('It makes sense' vs. 'It has sense')

In this pronunciation guide, we explain how to say some difficult English words. For example, the word "comfortable" has four syllables, but it hmakes sense to pronounce it with only three: "comf-tuh-bul." Another word is "vegetable," which many people think itmakes sense to say with four syllables,. bBut in English, it is better to say "vej-tuh-bul." Remember, practice is important forin improveing your pronunciation.

Text corrected by:
Vince, United States

"Just a few minor tweaks to your pronunciation guide :) Nicely done! "

In this pronunciation guide, we explain how to say some difficult English words. For example, the word "comfortable" has four syllables, but it makes sense to pronounce it with only three: "comf-tuh-bul." Another word is "vegetable," which many people think makes sense to say with four syllables. But in English it is better to say "vej-tuh-bul." Remember, practice is important in improving your pronunciation.

In this pronunciation guide, we explain how to say some difficult English words. For example, the word "comfortable" has four syllables, but it has sense to pronounce it with only three: "comf-tuh-bul." Another word is "vegetable," which many people think it makes sense to say with four syllables, but in English, it is better to say "vej-tuh-bul." Remember, practice is important for improve your pronunciation.

Mistake Example #2

Misuse of present continuous ('I am having 30 years of experience' instead of 'I have 30 years of experience')

In this pronunciation guide, I amwill explaining how to saythe English vowels correctly. I amhavinge many years of experience teaching English pronunciation to Spanish speakers, and I amknowing the common challenges. When you are practicing, remember to focus on the sound of each vowel, as this ismakinges a big difference in your accent.

Text corrected by:
Miss E., Cyprus, Europe

"I made changes to correct your use of present continuous tense. For example, "I am having many years of experience" should be "I have many years of experience" and "I am knowing the common challenges" should be "I know the common challenges"."

In this pronunciation guide, I will explain how to say English vowels correctly. I have many years of experience teaching English pronunciation to Spanish speakers, and I know the common challenges. When you are practicing, remember to focus on the sound of each vowel, as this makes a big difference in your accent.

In this pronunciation guide, I am explaining how to say the English vowels correctly. I am having many years of experience teaching English pronunciation to Spanish speakers, and I am knowing the common challenges. When you are practicing, remember to focus on the sound of each vowel, as this is making a big difference in your accent.

Mistake Example #3

Confusion between 'do' and 'make' ('I make a mistake' instead of 'I made a mistake')

When you want to improve your English pronunciation, it is important tomake practice every day. You can do exercises that help you with difficult sounds, like the 'th' in 'think' or 'this'. Also, try to make recordings of yourself speaking and listen to them to identify areas where you can domake improvements.

Text corrected by:
Michele A., Boston, Massachusetts; United States

"I just replaced a word or two to make the English sound more natural. Otherwise, the ideas in this text are clearly expressed."

When you want to improve your English pronunciation, it is important to practice every day. You can do exercises that help you with difficult sounds, like the 'th' in 'think' or 'this'. Also, try to make recordings of yourself speaking and listen to them to identify areas where you can make improvements.

When you want to improve your English pronunciation, it is important to make practice every day. You can do exercises that help you with difficult sounds, like the 'th' in 'think' or 'this'. Also, try to make recordings of yourself speaking and listen to them to identify areas where you can do improvements.