Аннотация
The article provides a comprehensive examination of the development of the soundaspect of speech in preschool children. The sound side of speech is a complex linguistic system thatincludes interconnected elements such as phonetics, phonemic perception, articulation, intonation,diction, and speech tempo. The authors describe effective methods for developing phonemic hearing,teaching correct pronunciation, training the articulatory apparatus, and forming intonationalpatterns, all aimed at improving children’s speech skills. The study analyzes the perspectives ofKazakhstani and international scholars, their methodological recommendations, and practicalexperience. It is demonstrated that children’s mastery of sound culture in speech is closely linked tothe overall development of speech activity, the quality of the linguistic environment, and the child’s«Шәкәрім университетінің Хабаршысы. Педагогикалық ғылымдар» № 2 (2) 2025 11«Bulletin of Shakarim University. Pedagogical Sciences» № 2 (2) 2025individual characteristics. The article highlights the importance of specialized exercises, play-basedtechnologies, and phonetic training complexes in enhancing children’s speech development. Theresults confirm the effectiveness of exercises focused on correct sound production, regulation ofspeech tempo, voice strength, timbre, and intonation. The need for cooperation between educatorsand parents, the creation of a rich linguistic environment, and the purposeful development ofchildren’s sound culture of speech is emphasized to ensure full-fledged language development. Thearticle can serve as a scientific and methodological resource for preschool educators.