PTE Pronunciation Score: What It Means and How You Can Improve It

When most of the students practice for the PTE speaking section, out of all the skills, they give a bit less importance to Pronunciation. Pronunciation is a skill which not only evaluates how much you sound like a native speaker but also checks how clearly and effortlessly you speak.

So, to clear your doubt, here is all you need to know about pronunciation and scoring.  

What Is Pronunciation in PTE?

Pronunciation in PTE refers to how you say an English word. While in real exam PTE checks

• Are your vowel and consonant sounds clear?
• Are you using correct word stress?
• Do you speak smoothly and naturally?

Although you do not have to sound British or American, as your accent does not matter. But while giving a response, your voice should be easy to understand. Your response should be in such a way that a native English speaker can understand you without any effort. It will help in increasing your pronunciation score.

Pronunciation is checked in speaking tasks like:

• Read Aloud
• Repeat Sentence
• Describe Image
• Re-tell Lecture
• Answer Short Question
• Respond to a Situation

Score-Based Pronunciation Tips:

Score Range: Below 50

Common Traits:

• Not able to understand what you are speaking
• Many sounds are not clear or said incorrectly.
• You may speak slowly or stop often.
• Your accent might make words sound different from how they should.

How to Improve:

• Practice saying simple English words clearly and slowly.
• Watch YouTube videos or apps to listen to the audio, and after tha, repeat how native speakers say.
• While practicing, record your voice and check where you are wrong compared to the original audio.
• Understand how to stress the right syllables in words. For example, education or development.
• Speak English daily for 15-20 minutes.

Score Range: 50–59

Common Traits:

• Your speech might be clear, but still some of the words do not sound proper.
• To understand what you are saying, listeners have to concentrate.
• The rhythm of your sentence might sound unnatural.

How to Improve:

• For improving pronunciation, try to copy the tone, speed, and flow of native English speakers.
• For training your brain and reducing hesitation practice with tongue twisters and improve sound clarity.
• Daily read  long or short paragraph loudly.
• You can watch English shows or movies and repeat short sentences with correct stress and emotion.

Score Range: 60–69

Common Traits:

• Your pronunciation is quite good. Most of your speech is easy to understand.
• You still make small mistakes with stress or sound blending.
• You might be sounding a bit robotic or unnatural.

How to Improve:

• Focus on sounding more natural — like you’re having a real conversation.
• Use connected speech: instead of saying “go to it,” say “go-tuit.”
• Practice longer responses with emotions, not just plain reading.
• Try mock tests and speak within time limits to get used to real test conditions.

Score Range: 70+

Common Traits:

• You speak clearly, naturally, and with confidence.
• All sounds are pronounced correctly.
• Your speech sounds smooth, like a native or near-native speaker.

• Your English is well understood by the listener.

How to be consistent:

• Keep practicing with Gurully’s PTE questions or fluent English conversations.
• Focus on expressiveness — use the right pitch and pause naturally.
• Stay consistent — regular practice will keep your skills sharp.
• Try peer practice or speak with fluent friends for natural interaction.

Your pronunciation will naturally improve with regular practice. Start with free, question-wise practice on Gurully, then move on to section-wise tests and full mock exams. Gurully offers expert-curated mock tests that include predictive questions to mirror the real exam experience. 

With instant and accurate scoring, you’ll clearly see where you need improvement and how to focus your preparation. For more tips and strategies, don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.

Conclusion:

Pronunciation plays a key role in your PTE Speaking score, yet many students don’t give it the attention it deserves. Clear pronunciation ensures your message is understood effortlessly, which is exactly what the PTE algorithm looks for. Whether you’re just starting or aiming for a top score, improving your pronunciation is possible with regular practice and the right techniques.

Gurully offers question-wise practice, sectional tests, and expert-designed mock tests with instant scoring to help you track and improve your performance. Start practicing today and subscribe to our YouTube channel for useful tips, strategies, and real speaking demonstrations to boost your pronunciation score.

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Also Read:

• PTE Core Score Chart: Know How To Set Your Target Score
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