An analysis of tenth-grade students' pronunciation of word stress in English learning at SMK Negeri 4 Yogyakarta during the academic year 2022/2023

Damayanti, Riska Novia (2024) An analysis of tenth-grade students' pronunciation of word stress in English learning at SMK Negeri 4 Yogyakarta during the academic year 2022/2023. S1 thesis, Universitas Ahmad Dahlan.

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Abstract

This research focuses on the difficulties students in the tenth grade confronted while learning English pronunciation, specifically word stress. These difficulties are influenced by various factors and features that contribute to challenges in understanding and accurately pronouncing English word stress. This study explores how these factors impact the accurate pronunciation of English words, particularly in relation to stress. This study aimed to examine the ability of students from SMK Negeri 4 Yogyakarta in pronouncing English words ranging from two to six syllables with diverse stress patterns, highlighting the importance of addressing these linguistic complexities in language learning programs.
This research employed a qualitative design and content analysis, conducted with tenth-grade students at SMK Negeri 4 Yogyakarta. The researcher used purposive sampling to select a sample of 24 students. Data were collected through a word stress pronunciation test. The test instrument included a syntactic classification of 25 words, covering various parts of speech such as verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, and adverbs. The data were analyzed using PRAAT software, which facilitated a precise analysis of stress patterns in recorded utterances through detailed acoustic measurements. This process involved comparing students' pronunciation with recordings of native speakers to ensure accurate stress placement. Results were cross-checked using phonetic transcriptions from the Cambridge Dictionary, providing a comprehensive evaluation of students' ability in English word stress according to native speaker norms and phonetic transcription standards.
The research findings revealed a mean accuracy rate of 28% (39% for two-syllable, 53% for three-syllable, 16% for four-syllable, 19% for five-syllable, 12% for six-syllable words), classifying students within the "fair" ability level according to Tinambunan's criteria. Within this ability range, students demonstrated intermediate accuracy, with occasional errors or inconsistencies, indicating a foundational grasp of stress patterns. The researcher further identified linguistic factors such as segmental features, suprasegmental features, vowel and consonant reduction, phonological rules, and second language (L2) interference that significantly influence word stress pronunciation. These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of linguistic factors influencing pronunciation difficulties among language learners, establishing a foundational framework for future research initiatives and the development of targeted pedagogical strategies in pronunciation instruction.

Item Type:	Thesis (S1)
Keyword:	Accuracy, word stress, linguistic factors, qualitative research, pronunciation ability
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisi / Prodi:	Faculty of Teacher Training and Education (Fakultas Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan) > S1-English Education (S1-Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris)
Depositing User:	userperpus2 userperpus2
Date Deposited:	15 Jul 2024 03:45
Last Modified:	15 Jul 2024 03:45
URI:	http://eprints.uad.ac.id/id/eprint/64870

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