This study aims to describe the differences and similarities in the Dayak
Bakumpai Language and English Language Phonological systems through
contrastive analysis and to determine the ability of Dayak Bakumpai students in
pronouncing English words. Researchers used recording techniques and notetaking techniques to collect data in the field.
The results of this study are the similarities and differences of vowels,
consonants, and diphthongs obtained from the Dayak Bakumpai language and
English, as well as the ability of Dayak Bakumpai students in pronouncing
English words. The writer conclude that English has 12 vowels, 25 consonants,
and 8 diphthongs while Dayak Bakumpai Language has 7 vowels, 19 consonants,
and 4 diphthongs. From the analysis, the writer also conclude that there are some
differences and similarities in both language related to phonemes. For instance,
Dayak Bakumpai has consonant of / ñ/ and /ˀ/, while English Language does not
have it. This is one of the differences. Based on the place articulation, there are
some differences drawn between English and Dayak Bakumpai Language
consonants, for example: /t/ consonant, in English are pronounced with alveolar
but in Dayak Bakumpai language it is pronounced with Dental. /r/ consonant, in
English are pronounced with palato alveolar while in Dayak Bakumpai language it
is pronounced with alveolar. The writer used the pronunciation test meant to know
ability Dayak Bakumpai speakers in pronouncing English words by giving score.
The score is 766,62 of 9 students. The mean score is 85,18, it shows that ability of
Dayak Bakumpai speakers in pronouncing English words is categorized into
“excellent” category.