The Influence of Madurese Language on English Word Stress Production Among EFL Students

Azizah Nur Ayu, Wilda (2025) The Influence of Madurese Language on English Word Stress Production Among EFL Students. Undergraduate thesis, Universitas Islam Negeri Kiai Achmad Siddiq Jember.

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Abstract

Wilda Ayu Nur Azizah, 2025: The Influence of Madurese Language on English
Word Stress Production Among EFL Students
Key words: Madurese language, English word stress, L1 transfer
English serves as an international language facilitating global
communication and is widely taught as a subject in schools. In Indonesia, English
is a mandatory subject for students. However, linguistic differences between
English and learners' mother tongue create various challenges, particularly in
pronunciation. This study examines the influence of Madurese language on
students' English word stress production. While previous research has explored
the general impact of Madurese on English pronunciation, few studies have
specifically investigated how first language (L1) interference manifests in English
word stress production among EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners. This
research addresses this gap by investigating how Madurese as an L1 influences
university students' English word stress patterns in an EFL context.
This study focuses on the types of English word stress errors commonly
made by students with a Madurese dialect background. The purpose of this
research is to identify and categorize the types of English word stress errors
frequently produced by these students. In addition, this study also examines the
factors that contribute to students’ errors in producing English word stress. The
research aims to analyze the underlying factors that lead to these word stress
production errors.
This study used a qualitative approach to analyze English word stress
errors among Madurese EFL learners and the factors influencing them. There
were 20 participants. The participants were eighth-semester English Education
students at UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember. The data were obtained through
a
pronunciation and open-ended questionnaire. The data were analyzed
qualitatively to identify patterns of word stress errors and contributing factors
related to the influence of the Madurese dialect
The findings of this study suggest important pedagogical implications.
English teachers need to raise students’ linguistic awareness, particularly in
relation to phonological aspects such as word stress. The use of technology, such
as YouTube videos, podcasts, and other audio-visual media, can be an effective
tool to support pronunciation and speaking practice, especially for students whose
first language has different stress patterns from English.

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