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2026 Analysis of Errors in the Phonetic Transcription of English Consonants by Iraqi Undergraduate Language Students Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
Raising students’ familiarity with the phonological system of the target language is an essential aspect of teaching pronunciation, particularly in contexts where English is learned as a foreign language. Phonetic transcription has traditionally been used in language teaching, especially at advanced levels, as a tool to help learners understand the relationship between sounds and their written representations. It plays a significant role in enabling students to recognize and produce English sounds more accurately. One of the major objectives of using phonetic transcription in teaching is to identify and analyze the errors made by students when interpreting English words, particularly those involving consonant sounds. Iraqi learners of English often encounter difficulties in distinguishing between certain phonemes due to differences between the phonological systems of Arabic and English. These difficulties frequently result in systematic pronunciation errors that may affect intelligibility and communication. In addition, phonetic transcription helps raise students’ awareness of these errors by providing clear explanations and representations of the correct pronunciation. Through systematic practice, learners become more capable of recognizing phonemic contrasts and applying them in spoken language. This study focuses on the fundamental patterns associated with learning phonemic transcription and highlights the most frequent errors made by Iraqi students of English. Identifying these common mistakes can help teachers place greater emphasis on problematic sounds during instruction. Consequently, this targeted focus can improve students’ pronunciation skills and enhance the overall effectiveness of the language learning process.