Analysis The Impact of Southern Thai Malay as a First Language on English Pronunciation toward Science Understanding

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Qualitative analysis revealed pronunciation challenges in English among southern Thai Malay speakers, suggesting implications for language learning.

Students showed varied pronunciation of final consonant sounds, impacting their understanding of English.
One student pronounced [æ] as [a] and others made similar sound substitutions in consonant pronunciation.
The analysis involved qualitative methods including observation, in-depth interviews, and pronunciation tests.
Findings indicate a need for better vocabulary exposure to improve English proficiency among students.

Harahap et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative analysis revealed pronunciation challenges in English among southern Thai Malay speakers, suggesting implications for language learning.