Do you often mishear English words and get confused in conversations? You're not alone. Mishearing happens due to fast speech, accents, connected sounds, and brain shortcuts. This guide explains why it happens and gives practical tips to improve your listening skills, recognize natural speech patterns, and train your ear like a native.
Mastering English pronunciation starts with understanding the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This complete guide breaks down every English sound with examples, explains tricky vowels and consonants, and shows you how to use IPA to improve your speaking and listening skills.