Yes, it may have something to do with pronunciation if you find it hard to memorize a word or understand what they're saying or said on the radio or TV.
Some words are so hard to pronounce, though. It helps if you have learned how to pronounce a word by the International Phonetic Alphabet or Smart Phonics, but it doesn't work when you're trying to pronounce a word which is derived from Latin or Greek or other non-English languages. How about some of the names of people, places, microbes, plants, or product names, such as medication, chemical compounds?
What makes it even harder is that different people may pronounce a word differently, for example, the word 'saline' may not sound the same in British English and American English. I once attended an international academic meeting where I wondered how I should pronounce the word 'tigecycline' (an antibiotics), as it was pronounced differently there. It seems the pronunciation rules are not always effective or sufficient.
It's also true you can understand what they wrote, even though you don't know how to pronounce some of the words. As a non-native English speaker, you can learn English even without paying much attention on pronunciation. Some people call it 'silent English', which is not a good idea, though.
I suggest you try to pronounce a word when you're trying to learn or memorize it, even though you may pronounce it not that standard.
PS: 'pronounce' (verb) - 'pronunciation' (noun) (the spelling)
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@Bijan
Thanks for the comment. Yes, it's a good idea to consult a good dictionary. Sometimes, however, it doesn't work, especially when you're trying to correctly pronounce a word which is so new or rarely used.
I usually go to Cambridge Dictionary for this subject. It says both American English and Britain English.
Thank you for presenting this subject,
Hi Onee,
Yes, some of the apps are of help, even though they may not be that reliable. Some words such as the names of people or places or chemical compounds or product names are extremely hard to prouounce - you may not be so sure until you hear someone else pronounce the name.
Thanks!
Dear Doctor Expector,
I always refer to English dictionary whenever I doubt how to pronounce a word. It is really helpful as sometimes I am mistaken to pronounce. I will heard the speaker say from English dictionary app or online. It is very helpful that many English dictionary now have this feature.
Yes, pronunciation helps to memorize.
Thanks for your advice. :)