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Pronunciation vs spelling, meaning distinction, addition of sounds

Lessons 15–18 · 4 lessons · N. Mahmudov, A. Sobirov, Sh. Sattorov, Sh. Toshmirzayeva, D. Mannopova. Ona tili (Uzbek language), Grade 5 (fully revised 5th edition). G‘afur G‘ulom Publishing House, Tashkent, 2020
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Pronunciation and spelling of speech sounds

Textbook: pp. 29–30
GoalUnderstand that the pronunciation and spelling of words can differ.
New words
how it is pronounced · aytilishihow it is written · yozilishispelling rule · imlo qoidasito differ · farq qilmoq
Explanation

In our language many words are written as they are pronounced, but in some words pronunciation and spelling differ. For example, in the word «kitob» (book) a sound like p is heard at the end, while b is written. The word «do‘st» (friend) is often pronounced without the final t, as «do‘s», but in writing the t must be written. In «oila» (family) a y sound is heard between the vowels but is not written. So a word must be written according to spelling rules, not as it is heard. Checking hard words in the spelling dictionary is a good habit.

Worked examples
Pronounced: kitop, do‘s, oyila. Written: kitob, do‘st, oila.
Words pronounced and written alike: uy (house), daftar (notebook), gul (flower).
Class activity

“Heard — written”: the teacher dictates words, children write them, then together they mark the words whose pronunciation and spelling differ.

Practice
1
Why can a word not be written only as it is heard?
2
Compare the pronunciation and spelling of «kitob».
3
Which words are written as they are pronounced: uy, oila, bola, do‘st?
4
What do you do if you are unsure of the spelling of a hard word? Give the reason.