The English language is known for frequent variations in the spelling and pronunciation of words. Therefore, it is sometimes very difficult for beginners to figure out how to correctly pronounce this or that expression from the text. Today’s material will provide some support for beginners in this matter. Here we have collected basic English vocabulary with transcription and Russian translation, and also described pronunciation English words Russian letters. This way, you will not get confused in transcription signs and reading rules, but will easily understand what the correct pronunciation sounds like.
Before moving on to studying vocabulary, I would like to note several important points.
The phonetic system of the English language has 48 sounds. And this is with only 26 letters! Letter combinations play a huge role here, thanks to which a new sound is formed. Reading rules given in the adjacent material tell in detail about this phenomenon. It is necessary to familiarize yourself with them, because... pronunciation in Russian is only an auxiliary element that does not convey all the subtleties of the British accent.
In addition, to correctly express sounds in English, it is necessary to develop appropriate articulation. An article about the features and rules of pronunciation of English words will tell you how to do this. We also recommend that you familiarize yourself with this material. Since Russian transcription will certainly make it easier for children and beginners to understand words, but will contribute little to the production of purely English “speaking”.
Thus, of course, it is convenient to have a hint with pronunciation in Russian, but you cannot use it all the time. Try to gradually master transcription rules and try to pronounce new words yourself, and use the Russian version solely for reference purposes. With this instruction in mind, let's move on to our list and find out how to pronounce popular English words.
The given expressions will help you write a short English text about yourself, maintain a light conversation when meeting for the first time, and understand the meaning of most standard phrases. In addition, you will not have to constantly need a translator, because knowing the correct pronunciation of words, you will be able to independently perceive and translate expressions spoken by foreigners.
Word | Transcription | Pronunciation | Translation |
Hello! | [hello] | Hello! | |
Good morning! | [ɡʊd ˈmɔːnɪŋ] | [good mooning] | Good morning! |
Good afternoon! | [ɡʊd ˌɑːftəˈnuːn] | [beep afternoon] | Good afternoon |
Good evening! | [ɡʊd ˈiːvnɪŋ] | [good evening] | Good evening! |
What is your name? | [wat from yo name] | What is your name? | |
My name is... | [may name from] | My name is… | |
Where are you from? | [ue ar yu from] | Where are you from? | |
I am from... | [ay em from] | I'm from… | |
I speak… | [ah speak] | I speak… | |
How old are you? | [how old ar yu] | How old are you? | |
I am 20. | [ay em twenty] | I am 20 years old. | |
Nice to meet you! | [nice tu mit yu] | Nice to meet you! | |
How are you? | [how ar yu] | How are you doing? | |
I am very well, thanks. | [ay em wery wal sanks] | Everything is fine, thank you. | |
Good bye! | [ɡʊd baɪ] | [good bye] | Goodbye! |
All the best! | [ɔːl ðə best] | [ol the best] | All the best! |
Mister | [myste] | Mister | |
Madam | [ˈmæd.əm] | [madam] | Mistress |
Young man | [young man] | Young woman | |
Young lady (miss) | [young lady] | Girl, young lady, miss | |
Ladies and Gentlemen | [ˈleɪ.dis ənd dʒen.tl̩.mən] | [ladies and gentleman] | Ladies and Gentlemen |
I am a tourist. | [ay uh uh tourist] | I am a tourist. | |
Excuse me, can you help me, please? | [ɪkˈskjuːs miː kæn ju help miː pliːz] | [ikkus mi, ken yu help mi pliz] | Sorry, can you help me? |
Could you spare me a moment? | [where yu spee mi e moment] | Could you give me a minute of your time? | |
Do you speak Russian? | [du yu spik rashn] | Do you speak Russian? | |
Where is the bus stop? | [ware from ze bass stop] | Where is the bus-stop? | |
Where can I take a taxi? | [ware ai ken take e taxi] | Where can I get a taxi? | |
I'm lost. I’m looking for the hotel Riga. Where is it? | [Aim lost. Aim Seeking the Hotel Riga. Ware from it] | I'm lost. I'm looking for the Riga Hotel. Where is it? | |
When does the bus leave? | [Uen daz ze bass liv] | When does the bus leave? | |
Could you do me a favor? | [Kud yu do mi e favor] | Would you assist me? |
Other English topics: Dialogues in English for beginners
Do you understand me? | [du yu andestend mi] | Do you understand me? | |
Yes | [yes] | Yes | |
No | [know] | No | |
What do you mean? | [wat du yu min] | What do you have in mind? | |
Speak slower, please. | [speak slow, please] | Please talk slower. | |
Speak louder, please. | [speak Laude, please] | Please speak up. | |
Write it down, please. | [right it down, please] | Write please. | |
I think you misunderstood me. | [ay sink yu misandestud mi] | I think you misunderstood me. | |
Please say it again. | [please, say it egen] | Please say it again. | |
Please accept my apologies. | [pliz exept may epologies] | Please accept my apologies. | |
Sorry for... | [ˈsɒri fə(r)] | [sorry for] | I apologize for... |
I beg your pardon... | [ay beg yo paadn] | Can I contact you? | |
It's all right. | [ɪts ɔːl raɪt] | [its all right] | Everything is fine! |
You are welcome! | [yu ar welcome] | Please. | |
No harm done. | [but haam dan] | No need to apologize. | |
Could you... | [where you...] | Could you… show |
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May I ask you? | [may ah ask yu] | Can I ask you? | |
Do you like….? | [do you like] | You like…? | |
I don't like it. | [ay dont like it] | I do not like it. | |
I prefer... | [ay pfyo] | I prefer… | |
Would you please give me...? | [wood u plz give me] | Could you give me...? | |
Do you mind...? | [do you mind] | Do not you mind? | |
I don't mind... | [ay dont mind] | I don't mind… | |
I forbid you to... | [ay phobid yu tu] | I forbid you... | |
By no means! | [by know mines] | In no case! | |
May I invite you to… | [may ah invite yu tu] | May I invite you... | |
Let's go to… | [lets go toe] | Let's go to... | |
With pleasure! | [wiz plage] | With pleasure! | |
Unfortunately, I can’t… | [ʌnˈfɔːtʃənətli aɪ kænt] | [anfochenatli ai kent] | Unfortunately I can not |
Entrance | [entrance] | Entrance | |
Exit | [ˈeksɪt] | [exit] | Exit |
Pull | [pool] | To myself | |
Push | [push] | Push | |
Open | [ˈəʊpən] | [open] | Open |
Closed | [cloud] | Closed | |
Caution | [ˈkɔː.ʃən] | [koshen] | Carefully |
Do not enter | [du not inter] | Do not enter | |
Don't disturb | [du note disteb] | Do not disturb | |
Wet paint | [wet paint] | Painted | |
Keep of the grass | [keep of the land] | Walking on the lawn is prohibited | |
No admission | [know admin] | No entry allowed | |
No parking | [know packing] | No Parking | |
No smoking | [know tuxedo] | No smoking | |
Beware of cars | [bive of kaa(r)] | watch out for the car | |
Chemist's | [kamist] | Pharmacy | |
Grocery store | [ˈɡrəʊsəri stɔː(r)] | [growsery stoo(r)] | Grocery store |
Bakery | [bakery] | Bakery | |
Car hire | [kaa haie] | Car rental | |
Currency exchange | [ˈkʌr(ə)nsi ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ] | [karancy xchange] | Currency exchange |
First aid | [fest aid] | Ambulance | |
On sale | [ɒn seɪl] | [he's a salesman] | Available for sale |
Sold out | [soul out] | Sales | |
Reserved | [risevd] | Booked | |
Smoking area | [ˈsməʊkɪŋ eəriə] | [smoking area] | Smoking area |
Taken | [ˈteɪ.kən] | [taken] | Busy |
Staff only | [staff only] | Staff only |
do | [du] | do, engage | |
write | [wright] | write | |
watch | [watch] | look | |
see | [si] | see | |
go | [ɡəʊ] | [goo] | go, head |
buy | [bye] | buy | |
pay | [pay] | to pay | |
cost | [cost] | cost | |
drive | [drive] | drive a car | |
know | [know] | know | |
say | [say] | speak | |
speak | [speak] | speak (in language) | |
lose | [loose] | lose, lose | |
look for | [bow pho] | search | |
open | [ˈəʊpən] | [open] | open |
close | [close] | close | |
stay | [stay] | stay (stay) | |
keep | [kip] | keep, store | |
want | [want] | want | |
visit | [ˈvɪzɪt] | [visit] | visit |
drink | [drink] | drink | |
eat | [it] | There is | |
need | [nid] | need | |
can | [ən] | [ken] | be able to |
good | [ɡʊd] | [beep] | good |
bad | [bad] | bad | |
black | [black] | black | |
white | [white] | white | |
gold | [ɡəʊld] | [gold] | gold |
red | [ed] | red | |
blue | [blue] | blue | |
green | [ɡriːn] | [green] | green |
expensive | [ɪkˈspensɪv] | [correctly] | Expensive |
cheap | [chip] | cheap | |
comfortable | [ˈkʌmftəbl] | [camftable] | comfortable |
private | [‘praɪvət] | [private] | private |
touristic | [tourist] | tourist | |
beautiful | [ˈbjuːtɪfl] | [beautiful] | Beautiful |
big | [big] | big | |
small | [tars] | small | |
short | [ʃɔːt] | [shot] | short |
long | [long] | long | |
cold | [cold] | cold | |
warm | [wooom] | warm | |
hot | [hot] | hot | |
old | [əʊld] | [old] | old |
new | [new] | new | |
young | [young] | young | |
interesting | [ˈɪntrəstɪŋ] | [interesting] | interesting |
fine | [fine] | beautiful | |
wonderful | [ˈwʌndəfl] | [wandeful] | wonderful |
left | [left] | left | |
right | [wright] | on right | |
more | [moor] | more | |
less | [les] | less | |
a little | [e little] | A little | |
well | [wel] | Fine | |
badly | [ˈbædli] | [badley] | Badly |
late | [late] | late | |
early | [ˈɜːli] | [yoli] | early |
already | [ɔːlˈredi] | [allready] | already |
also | [ˈɔːlsəʊ] | [olsow] | Also |
often | [ɒfn] | [ofn] | often |
probably | [probably] | Maybe | |
everywhere | [everyware] | everywhere | |
soon | [sun] | soon |
This set of phrases will be enough for you to master your first communication skills with foreigners. But, finally, I would like to remind you once again that the pronunciation of English words written in Russian letters does not convey the peculiarities of English phonetics! Therefore, as soon as you get a little used to English speech, take up the rules of reading and English articulation. Only they can give you a truly British pronunciation.
", transcription is used by everyone, sometimes even unconsciously. First, let's refresh our memory, what does the phrase “English transcription” mean?
English Transcription is a sequence of phonetic symbols that helps us understand how to read a particular sound or word. Often, students are faced with transcription at the beginning of learning a language, when it is still quite difficult to read even quite simple words, and then they simply don’t pay attention to it. However, this will not be the case forever.
As soon as a student begins to skillfully use complex grammatical structures and develops a good lexicon for free communication, then the desire immediately appears to speak beautifully, like a native speaker, that is, to improve your pronunciation of English words. This is where we remember the good old transcription.
In order not to have to remember the well-forgotten old things, we suggest returning to the repetition from time to time. Of course, ideally, the transcription should be completed together with the teacher, because writing cannot convey all the subtleties of pronunciation, but if you are reading this article now, the foundation for beautiful pronunciation and correct reading has already been laid, and you will definitely achieve your desired goal.
There are two types of vowel sounds - single sounds and diphthongs.
[ ʌ ] - [a] - short;
[a:]- [a] - deep;
[i]- [and] - short;
[i:]- [and] - long;
[o]- [o] - short;
[o:]- [o] - deep;
[u]- [y] - short;
[u:]- [y] - long;
[e]- as in the word “plaid”;
[ ɜ: ] - as in the word “honey”.
A diphthong is a sound that consists of two sounds. Most often, a diphthong can be divided into two sounds, however, this cannot be conveyed in writing. Often diphthongs are indicated not by a combination of several characters, but by their own sign.
[əu]- [ OU ];
[au]- [au];
[ei]- [ Hey ];
[oi]- [ Ouch ];
[ai]- [ouch].
In the transcription of consonant sounds, everything is quite simple. Basically they sound similar to Russian. It is enough to take a thoughtful look at the above-mentioned letter combinations a couple of times, and they will remain in your memory.
Consonants
[b]- [b];
[d]- [d];
[f]- [f];
[ 3 ] - [ and ];
[dʒ]- [j];
[g]- [ G ];
[h]- [ X ];
[k]- [ To ];
[l]- [l];
[m]- [m];
[n]- [n];
[p]- [ P ];
[s]- [ With ];
[t]- [ T ];
[v]- [ V ];
[z]- [z];
[t∫]- [h];
[ ∫ ] - [w];
[r]- soft [r], as in the word Russian;
[ O ]- a sign of softness as in the Russian letter “ё” (Christmas tree).
English consonants that are not in Russian and their pronunciation:
[ θ ] - soft letter“c”, the tongue is located between the front teeth of the upper and lower jaws;
[ æ ] - like “e”, only more sharply;
[ ð ] - like “θ”, only with the addition of a voice, like a soft letter “z”;
[ ŋ ] - nasal, in the French manner, sound [n];
[ ə ] - neutral sound;
[w]-like “v” and “u” together, soft pronunciation.
In order to make it easier to navigate reading words, it is important to know the main features of transcription:
Of course, knowing only character sets, it is quite difficult to read everything correctly, because there are many exceptions. In order to read correctly, you need to understand that there are closed and open syllables. Open syllable ends with a vowel (game, sunshine), closed- on a consonant (ball, dog). Some sounds in English can be pronounced differently depending on the type of syllable.
It is worth remembering that in any business the main thing is practice (by the way, you can start practicing English remotely right now). Transcribing sounds in English will be easy for you if you work hard at it. Reading the rules once is not enough. It is important to return to them, work through them and repeat them regularly until they are practiced to the point of automaticity. Ultimately, the transcription will allow you to correctly pronounce sounds in English.
Dictionaries will be a great help in memorizing English with transcription and correct pronunciation of English letters and words. You can use both English online dictionaries and good old printed publications. The main thing is not to give up!
Inspiration to you and success in your studies. May the knowledge be with you!
Big and friendly EnglishDom family
Greetings, my dear readers.
Today we continue to talk about how to learn to read correctly, so the topic of today's article is transcription of English letters.
We have already introduced you to the concept and dealt with the pronunciation of sounds in English. Today we will figure out exactly how they are pronounced in various combinations.
I have a clear table for you. It contains the letters of the English alphabet with transcription, Russian analogue letters and my notes so that you can immediately get the correct pronunciation. I also added examples of words with the sounds being studied and their translation.
What else can you find on the blog:
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In general, I wrote about English transcription - please!
English letter | Transcription | Russian equivalent |
Aa | Hey | |
Bb | Bi | |
Cc | Si | |
Dd | Di | |
Ee | AND | |
Ff | [ɛf] | Eph |
Gg | Gee | |
Hh | H. | |
II | Ay | |
Jj | Jay | |
Kk | Kay | |
Ll | [ɛl] | Al |
mm | [ɛm] | Em |
Nn | [ɛn] | En |
Oo | [əʊ] | OU |
Pp | Pi | |
Q | ||
Rr | [ɑː] or [ɑɹ] | A or Ar |
Ss | [ɛs] | Es |
Tt | Tee | |
Uu | YU | |
Vv | In and | |
Ww | [ˈdʌb(ə)l juː] | Double |
Xx | [ɛks] | The ex |
Yy | Wye | |
Zz | , | Zed, zee |
But do you know what is the most interesting thing about English?
If different letters are combined, they are pronounced differently!
That's why I prepared for you
Combination | Transcription | How to pronounce | Example |
ee | /i:/ | AND | bee - bee |
ea | / ı:/ | AND | tea - tea |
oo | /u/ | U | cook - to cook |
th | / ð / / Ѳ / | Z, S (interdental) | thumb - finger |
sh | / ʃ / | Sh | shout - shout |
ch | /tʃ/ | H | chair - chair |
ph | /f/ | F | phone - phone |
ck | /k/ | TO | snack - snack |
ng | / Ƞ / | Ng | song - song |
wh | /w/ | Ua | why - why |
wr | /r/ | R | write - write |
qu | /kw/ | Kua | queen - queen |
igh | /aı/ | Ay | high - high |
all | /Ɔ:l/ | Ol | tall - tall |
ai | /eı/ | Hey | Spain - Spain |
ay | /eı/ | Hey | May - May |
oi | /oı/ | Oh | point - point |
oh | /oı/ | Oh | toy - toy |
ow | /oƱ/ | OU | grow - grow |
ou | /aƱ/ | Ay | out - outside |
ew | /ju:/ | YU | knew - knew |
aw | / Ɔ: / | Ooo | draw - draw |
ee+r | / ıə / | Eeyore | engineer - engineer |
ou+r | /aƱə/ | Aue | our - ours |
oo+r | / Ɔ: / | Ooo | door - door |
wo+r | / ɜ: / | Y/O | work - work |
ai+r | /eə/ | Ea | chair - chair |
oa+r | / Ɔ: / | Ooh | roar - scream |
might | /Ʊd/ | Oud | could - could |
ound | /aƱnd/ | Aund | round - round |
eigh | /eı/ | Hey | eight - eight |
-y | / ı / | AND | tiny - tiny |
au | / Ɔ: / | Oo | Paul - Paul |
gh | /f/ | F | laugh - laugh |
aught | /Ɔ:t/ | From | taught - taught |
I know, now this table seems huge. Surely you think that remembering all this is unrealistic. I'll tell you this: at a certain point, when you have enough, you won't even pay attention to these combinations. Your brain will learn to quickly remember how exactly these letters sound. Moreover, even when you come across a word that is completely unfamiliar to you, you will be able to read it correctly. The only question is the amount of practice on your part.
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The Sound Word service makes it easy to find out transcription, pronunciation and translation of English words online.
To use it, you need to enter a word and click “Search”. After a short pause, it provides a transcription of the English word, pronunciation and translation. For convenience, there are two options: British and American. You can also listen to pronunciation options online.
Phonetic transcription is a graphic recording of the sound of a word; pursues the goal of accurate graphic recording of pronunciation. Each individual sound must be recorded separately. Phonetic transcription is written in square brackets; special phonetic symbols are used for recording.
Knowing English transcription is useful. This makes it possible to easily read and correctly pronounce an unfamiliar English word on your own, without outside help. Just look in the dictionary or use online services. Everyone knows that reading English words is a rather specific process, based not on “putting together” words from letters, but rather on converting letter combinations into combinations of sounds. Of course, there are certain reading rules that you need to know and apply. But there are many more words that do not obey these rules. This is where transcription comes to the rescue, allowing you to find out the correct pronunciation of an English word, and, accordingly, its reading.
Tom was drunk and forgot where he"d parked his car.
Tom was drunk and he forgot where he parked the car.
You and I are the same age.
You and I are the same age.
The car turned over and burst into flames.
The car overturned and was instantly engulfed in flames.
Two teas and a coffee, please.
Two teas and coffee, please.
This afternoon I have English class for two hours and then two hours of Chinese.
This afternoon I have two hours of classes English language, and then two hours of Chinese.
You"d have so much more success with women if you"d quit trying to be someone you"re not and just let yourself be charmingly awkward.
You'd be a lot more successful with women if you stopped trying to be someone you're not and just allowed yourself to be adorably awkward.
There"s an apostrophe missing. "It"s" and"its" are different. --I know. It was a typing error.
“The apostrophe is missing. It’s and its are different things.” - “I know. It was a typo."
Tom and Mary hit it off from the beginning.
Tom and Mary hit it off from the very beginning.
One and one makes two.
One and one will be two.
I want to lie down and rest for a while.
I want to lie down and get some rest.
Tom opened the door and turned on the light.
Tom opened the door and turned on the light.
Tell me what to do and I"ll do it.
Tell me what to do and I will do it.
When you're young and you"re in love, the world seems beautiful.
When you are young and in love, the world seems beautiful.
When he comes back, tell him I"m indisposed and shall get back at him tomorrow.
When he returns, tell him that I am not in the best mood and tomorrow I will repay him a hundredfold.
John and Eva are best friends.
John and Eve are best friends.
Tom took off his shirt and threw it into the washing machine.
Tom took off his shirt and threw it into the washing machine.
The relationship between husband and wife should be based on love.
The relationship between husband and wife should be based on love.
I like rain and snow.
I love rain and snow.
Today is Saturday and tomorrow is Sunday.
Today is Saturday, and tomorrow is Sunday.
One of the things we should learn from Americans is their ability to gather, accumulate, and impart knowledge.
One of the things we should learn from Americans is the ability to collect, accumulate and transfer knowledge.
Tom does not know the difference between reality and fantasy.
Tom doesn't know the difference between reality and fantasy.
In the mornings I"m very lazy and don't want to do anything.
In the morning I am very lazy, I don’t want to do anything.
Tom and Mary exchanged glances.
Tom and Mary exchanged glances.
Is there any nutritional difference between soy and regular milk?
Is there any difference in using animal or plant milk for nutrition?
He was run over and killed.
He was crushed to death.
He is a waiter and an actor.
He is a waiter and an actor.
Tom and Mary waved to each other.
Tom and Mary waved to each other.
It's fine this morning and I feel like a walk.
It's a clear morning and I want to take a walk.
Buses, trains and planes passengers convey.
Buses, trains and planes carry passengers.
All people can become friends, even if their languages and customs are different.
Any people can make friends, even if their languages and customs are different.