THE INFLUENCE OF UZBEK MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE ON ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

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  • Durova Shaxnoza Shokirovna Asia International University

Keywords:

mother tongue interference, pronunciation errors, phonological transfer, Uzbek learners, EFL

Abstract

This study explores the influence of Uzbek mother tongue interference on English pronunciation among EFL learners. The research focuses on identifying common pronunciation errors caused by phonological differences between Uzbek and English. Data were collected from 30 undergraduate students through reading and word-list tasks, and their speech was analyzed using phonetic transcription. The findings reveal that dental fricatives /θ/ and /ð/, the front vowel /æ/, consonant clusters, and word stress patterns present significant challenges for learners. The results confirm the strong impact of negative transfer in second language pronunciation acquisition and emphasize the importance of contrastive phonological analysis in teaching English pronunciation.

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Published

2026-02-17

How to Cite

Durova Shaxnoza Shokirovna. (2026). THE INFLUENCE OF UZBEK MOTHER TONGUE INTERFERENCE ON ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION. Journal of Applied Science and Social Science, 16(02), 767–769. Retrieved from https://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass/article/view/3332

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Vol. 16 No. 02 (2026): Volume 16 Issue 02

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