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In an increasingly globalised world, English serves as a vital communication tool worldwide, particularly among non-native speakers. However, Japanese learners often struggle with English pronunciation due to the fundamental differences between Japanese and English phonological systems. These challenges can significantly reduce intelligibility, affecting learners' confidence and communication effectiveness. To address these issues, this study explores common pronunciation difficulties and proposes ways to improve the teaching of pronunciation.\nThe research involved collecting questionnaire data and speech recordings under three conditions: 1) a diagnostic word list, 2) reading passages aloud, and 3) spontaneous speech. Analysis of these data revealed prevalent pronunciation issues among participants, such as difficulties with specific consonants (/l/, /r/, /θ/, /ð/) and vowels (/æ/, /ɔː/, /əʊ/), as well as suprasegmental challenges, particularly with word stress. Findings also highlighted a gap between learners’ self-perceived difficulties and their actual performance, emphasising the need for learner-centred pronunciation instruction.\nThe study offers theoretical insights into the role of both segmental and suprasegmental features in intelligibility, emphasising that effective pronunciation instruction should integrate both aspects in a balanced manner. Practically, this study proposes a structured approach to pronunciation instruction, focusing on consonants, vowels, and suprasegmental features, and allowing educators to tailor their teaching methods to meet the specific needs of learners. Additionally, integrating technology such as speech recognition apps into pronunciation practice is proposed as an effective tool for autonomous learning, providing immediate feedback and fostering continuous improvement.\nDespite limitations in sample size and reliance on qualitative assessments, it is hoped this research contributes valuable insights for pronunciation instruction, particularly for Japanese learners. Future research should expand sample diversity, develop objective assessment tools, and examine broader suprasegmental features, such as sentence stress, intonation, and rhythm. 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