Vowels and Consonants
Vowels and Consonants | English Speaking Course Notes • Foundation Module 1 / Topic 8 Every spoken word in English is created by combining special sounds. Among the 26 letters of the English alphabet, our sounds are divided into two main groups: Vowels and Consonants . Understanding how these two work together is the true secret to clear pronunciation and fluent speaking. "The human voice is the organ of the soul." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow 1. What are Vowels? Vowels are open and free sounds produced without any blockage in the mouth or throat. Out of 26 letters, there are exactly 5 vowels : Letters: A, E, I, O, U Every single English word requires at least one vowel sound to form its core pron...