SPECIFIC FEATURES OF ENGLISH VOWELS AND THEIR DIFFERENCES FROM UZBEK VOWELS

The article specifies the features of English vowels in comparison with the vowel system of the Uzbek language. An overview of English vowel phonemes will include short vowels, long vowels, diphthongs, and the central reduced vowel schwa. Articulation, vowel length, reduction, and diphthongization are discussed as the main differences, emphasizing the challenges for Uzbek learners in mastering English pronunciation.