INTRODUCTION.

ARTICULATION.

A distinct articulation can only be gained by constant and careful practice of the elementary sounds.

Whenever a word is imperfectly enunciated, the teacher should call attention to the sounds composing the spoken word.

If the pupil fails to sound any element correctly, as in the case of lisping, the fault can be overcome by calling attention to the correct position of the organs of speech, and insisting upon exact execution. Except in case of malformation of these organs, every pupil should sound each element correctly before such drill should cease.

NOTE.-The above forty-four sounds are those most employed in the English language. Some of these sounds are represented by other letters, as shown in the following table.

The following exercises may be used for drill after the tables are fully understood. Pronounce the word first; then, the sound indicated.