Pronunciation is an integral part of foreign language learning since it directly affects learners' communicative
competence as well as performance. Limited pronunciation skills can decrease learners’ self-confidence, restrict
social interactions, and negatively affect estimations of a speaker’s credibility and abilities. The current focus on
communicative approaches to EFL pronunciation learning and the concern for building communication skills are
renewing interest in the role that pronunciation plays in EFL learners’ overall communicative competence. The
goals of this paper are to identify the features of pronunciation, explain factors affecting the learning of
pronunciation, elaborate the integration of pronunciation into the curriculum, discuss the strategies for teaching
pronunciation that can help EFL learners meet their personal and professional needs. The review of literature
shows that with careful preparation and integration, pronunciation can play a significant role in supporting the
learners’ overall communicative skill.