FACTORS OF MISPRONUNCIATION AMONG FIRST YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS

IN ECNGLISH

Micah Marie R. Abayan, John Paul T. Lauglaug, Khivin Gene J. Torralba and Darlene L.
Arcuino

ABSTRACT

Pronunciation is an integral part of foreign language learning since it directly affects learners'
communicative competence as well as performance. Limited pronunciation skills can decrease
learners’ self-confidence, restrict social interactions, and negatively affect estimations of a
speaker’s credibility and abilities. This study aims to determine the factors of mispronunciation
among first college students. This utilized the