Objetivos Conteúdos A Língua Inglesa Sintaxe Léxico Prática

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M1 I
sons, entoações e ritmos da língua,
símbolos fonéticos

A língua
inglesa
determinantes e artigos
II

nomes
III

pronomes, adjetivos, advérbios

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I. English Phonetics for IT Professionals

Effective communication is paramount in the fast-paced world of Information Technology. For

IT professionals, precise pronunciation of technical terms, acronyms, and common vocabulary
is crucial for clear communication in meetings, presentations, and team collaborations.

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I. English Phonetics for IT Professionals

Pronunciation

The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) provides a universal system for transcribing speech
sounds. For IT professionals, understanding IPA can demystify the pronunciation of complex
terms and ensure clarity when speaking with colleagues globally.

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I. English Phonetics for IT Professionals

Pronunciation

Basic IPA Vowel Symbols and Examples:

/ɪ/ as in bit (e.g., git /ɡɪt/, chip /tʃɪp/)
/iː/ as in fleece (e.g., feature /ˈfiːtʃər/, API /ˌeɪ piː ˈaɪ/)
/æ/ as in trap (e.g., app /æp/, patch /pætʃ/)
/ɑː/ as in start (e.g., data /ˈdɑːtə/ or /ˈdeɪtə/, archive /ˈɑːrkaɪv/)

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I. English Phonetics for IT Professionals

Pronunciation

Basic IPA Consonant Symbols and Examples:

/θ/ as in think (e.g., three /θriː/, thread /θred/)
/ð/ as in this (e.g., the /ðə/, then /ðen/)
/ʃ/ as in she (e.g., cache /kæʃ/, shell /ʃel/)
/ʒ/ as in vision (e.g., logic /ˈlɒdʒɪk/, version /ˈvɜːrʒən/)

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I. Vowel Sounds in IT Terminology

English has a rich set of vowel sounds, including monophthongs (single vowel
sounds) and diphthongs (gliding vowels). Mispronouncing them can lead to
misunderstandings.

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I. Vowel Sounds in IT Terminology

Short Vowels:
/ɪ/: bit /bɪt/, link /lɪŋk/, syntax /ˈsɪntæks/
/ɛ/: bed /bɛd/, server /ˈsɜːrvər/, encryption /ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/
/æ/: cat /kæt/, app /æp/, bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/
/ʌ/: cup /kʌp/, buffer /ˈbʌfər/, function /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
/ɒ/ (British English) / /ɑː/ (American English)

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I. Vowel Sounds in IT Terminology

Long Vowels:
/iː/: feet /fiːt/, CPU /ˌsiː piː ˈjuː/, algorithm /ˈælɡərɪðəm/
/uː/: boot /buːt/, loop /luːp/, execute /ˈɛksɪkjuːt/
/ɜːr/: bird /bɜːrd/, kernel /ˈkɜːrnl/, virtual /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl/

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I. Vowel Sounds in IT Terminology

Diphthongs:
/eɪ/: face /feɪs/, database /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/, array /əˈreɪ/
/aɪ/: my /maɪ/, byte /baɪt/, cybersecurity /ˌsaɪbərsɪˈkjʊrɪti/
/oʊ/: goat /ɡoʊt/, protocol /ˈproʊtəkɒl/, component /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

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I. Consonant Sounds in IT Terminology

Focus on these for clearer tech communication.

/θ/ and /ð/: These "th" sounds are common.

Think /θɪŋk/, thread /θred/
This /ðɪs/, together /təˈɡɛðər/, although /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

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I. Consonant Sounds in IT Terminology

Focus on these for clearer tech communication.

/ʃ/ and /ʒ/: Sibilant sounds.

Cache /kæʃ/, machine /məˈʃiːn/, shell /ʃel/
Version /ˈvɜːrʒən/, decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/

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I. Consonant Sounds in IT Terminology

Focus on these for clearer tech communication.

/tʃ/ and /dʒ/: Affricate sounds.

Chip /tʃɪp/, feature /ˈfiːtʃər/, architecture /ˈɑːrkɪtɛktʃər/
Jargon /ˈdʒɑːrɡən/, logic /ˈlɒdʒɪk/, manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/

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I. Consonant Sounds in IT Terminology

Focus on these for clearer tech communication.

/ŋ/: The "ng" sound.

Sing /sɪŋ/, programming /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/, indexing /ˈɪndɛksɪŋ/

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Stress Patterns in Technical Vocabulary

Placing stress on the wrong syllable can make a word hard to recognize. Many technical
terms have specific stress patterns.

First syllable stress:

Data /ˈdeɪtə/, software /ˈsɒftweər/, network /ˈnɛtwɜːrk/
Binary /ˈbaɪnəri/, query /ˈkwɪəri/

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Stress Patterns in Technical Vocabulary

Placing stress on the wrong syllable can make a word hard to recognize. Many technical
terms have specific stress patterns.

Second syllable stress:

ConNect /kəˈnɛkt/, deVElop /dɪˈvɛləp/, reSource /rɪˈsɔːrs/
AlGORITHM /ˈælɡərɪðəm/ (though often heard as ALgorithm /ˈælɡərɪðəm/)

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Stress Patterns in Technical Vocabulary

Placing stress on the wrong syllable can make a word hard to recognize. Many technical
terms have specific stress patterns.

Third syllable stress:

CommuNIcation /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/, authenTIcation /ɔːˌθɛntɪˈkeɪʃən/

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Stress Patterns in Technical Vocabulary

Placing stress on the wrong syllable can make a word hard to recognize. Many technical
terms have specific stress patterns.

Acronyms: Usually stressed on the last syllable, or evenly.

SQL /ˌɛs kjuː ˈɛl/, HTTP /ˌeɪtʃ tiː tiː ˈpiː/

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Intonation Patterns

Intonation, the rise and fall of the voice, conveys meaning, emotion, and
confidence. Mastering it enhances clarity and engagement in professional
settings.

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Intonation Patterns

↓
Falling Intonation ( )
Used for statements, commands, and "wh-" questions (who, what, where).
Conveys certainty and finality.

"Our project deadline is next week ." ↓

"Please submit the report ." ↓
"What is the solution ?" ↓
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Intonation Patterns

↑
Rising Intonation ( )
Used for yes/no questions, expressing uncertainty, or to encourage a
response.

"Are you finished with the code ?" ↑

"It might be a problem, right ?" ↑
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Intonation Patterns

Fall-Rise Intonation ( ↓↑)

Indicates uncertainty, reservation, or a contradiction.

↓ ↑
"It's a good plan but we need more resources." (Implies there's a
problem despite the good plan)

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Intonation Patterns

→
Flat Intonation ( )
Often used for routine or factual statements, or when listing items. Can
sound monotonous if overused.

→
"First, we analyze the requirements , then we design the architecture
→ , and finally, we implement the solution ." →
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Common IT Vocabulary
with
Phonetic Transcriptions

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Pronunciation Challenges

"Th" Sounds (/θ/ and /ð/): Often replaced by /t/, /d/, /s/, or /z/. (e.g., 'thin' vs. 'tin')

Vowel Distinctions: Similar-sounding vowels (e.g., /ɪ/ vs. /iː/, /æ/ vs. /ɛ/) can be hard to differentiate: words like 'bit'
vs. 'beat'.

Consonant Clusters: Sequences of consonants (e.g., 'str' in 'stream', 'thr' in 'thread').

Stress and Rhythm: Incorrect word or sentence stress can make speech sound unnatural or unclear.

Acronyms and Initialisms: Knowing when to pronounce each letter (e.g., CPU) versus as a word (e.g., RAM)

Brand Names and Jargon: Many tech terms are unique or derived from other languages (e.g., Linux, Kubernetes),
requiring specific knowledge of their accepted pronunciation.

Assimilation and Elision: Native speakers often omit or change sounds in connected speech (e.g., "don't know"
sounding like "dunno"), which can be hard for non-natives to follow or replicate.

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