The letters of the English alphabet are usually read according to phonetic symbols.

I. Phonetic reading of the 26 letters of the alphabet

The correct pronunciation of A, B, C, D, E, F, and G are [ei], [bi:], [si:], [di:], [i:], [ef], and [d?i:], respectively. The correct readings are [eit∫], [ai], [d?ei], [kei], [el], [em], [en], respectively.

The correct pronunciation of O, P, Q, R, S, T is [?u], [pi:], [kju:], [ɑ:], [es], [ti:]. The correct pronunciation of U, V, W, X, Y, Z is [ju:], [vi:], [′d?blju:], [eks], [wai], [zi:].

Of the 26 letters of the English alphabet, 5 are vowels and 21 are consonants: A, E, I, O, U. The letters B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, Z are consonants.

The Importance of Learning Phonetic Symbols

1, Pronunciation Accuracy: English is a language with rich pronunciation and important syllables. Learning English phonetic symbols can help learners pronounce words correctly and distinguish different phonemes accurately. This is essential for building good oral expression. Mastering phonemes can help learners understand and produce the various phonemes in the English language so that they can communicate and interact more naturally.

2. Improve listening skills: Learning English phonemes can help learners to better understand the real pronunciation of spoken English. By learning the phonetic symbols, learners are able to differentiate between the pronunciation of different phonemes and thus understand the speaker's meaning more accurately. It is an important help to the improvement of listening comprehension and dictation in English.

3. Spelling Skills: Phonetic symbols can help learners understand the spelling rules and pronunciation patterns of English. By learning the phonetic symbols, learners can spell English words correctly according to the combination of phonemes and the rules of pronunciation, instead of relying only on memorizing the spelling of words. This is very important for improving reading skills and expanding vocabulary in English.

4. Correcting Accent Problems: Learning English phonemes can help learners correct accent problems caused by interference from their native language. By learning the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols, learners can compare the differences between their native pronunciation and English pronunciation, and practice and adjust in a targeted way to gradually achieve a standard English accent.

5. An aid to learning other languages: The English phonetic symbols are an internationally recognized system of phonetic symbols and the basis for learning the phonetic symbols of other languages. Learning English phonemes can lay the foundation for learning the pronunciation and phonetic laws of other languages and help learners master the pronunciation skills of other languages faster.