An Analysis Homonym Words in English Tongue Twister

Abstract

A language is a communication tool that cannot separate from human life. With language, humans interact with each other. This research was aimed to figure out and describe the types of homonyms found in the tongue twisters. The implementation of homonym in tongue twister for pronunciation lessons is one way to improve students’ speaking ability. The writer uses a descriptive qualitative method in this study. The writer used the documentation method and note technique to collect the data that found in tongue twister. In collecting the data, the writer did these following steps; first, reading the tongue twister list on the internet and watch an online video about the tongue twister frequently used tongue twisters. Second, Searching the words or sentences that have homonym characteristics. Third, selecting the words or sentences which contain homonym in tongue twister. Last, collecting and taking note about homonym found in tongue twister. The findings showed that homonyms often appear in some tongue twisters because tongue twisters have a lot of words in a language that sounds similar to each other and are arranged into something or speech that makes it difficult for both listeners and speakers. Pronunciation can be taught in various methods when studying English in several ways; online class learning, provide theory and material, provide examples, define activity, carry out assessment.