The Influence Of Native Language On English Pronunciation

This research provides an extensive academic inquiry into the structural and functional influence of a speaker’s primary language (first language, L1) on the acquisition of English phonological systems as a second language (L2). It examines the transition from basic phonetic mimicry to the sophisticated mechanics of phonological interference and cognitive mapping. The study investigates how deep-seated linguistic habits act as a “phonological filter,” evaluating the integration of segmental substitution and prosodic transfer in optimizing or hindering L2 speech production. By synthesizing principles of contrastive linguistics with cognitive diagnostics, the article evaluates how native language constraints minimize or maximize phonetic friction. The research concludes that communicative effectiveness is defined by a synergistic approach that balances phonetic precision with an awareness of the rhythmic divide between linguistic frameworks.