Speaking for effective communication

Abstract

Speaking skill is a crucial tool for effective communication. The right delivery of the message requires correct pronunciation of words and appropriate use of stress and intonation for effective communication to take place. In speaking, we create sounds using
various parts of our body such as the lungs, vocal tract, vocal cords, tongue, teeth, and lips. This paper discusses the classification of English sounds into consonants and vowels and examines important clues on syllable, stress and intonation. This is strictly descriptive.
It concludes that right pronunciation of words and appropriate use of stress and intonation play a significant role in interpreting meaning of utterances. However, incorrect pronunciation of words, wrong use of stress and intonation are major causes of poor communication.