The relationship between Iranian EFL learners' different components of multiple intelligence and their pronunciation

This study sought to investigate the possible relationship between EFL learners' different components of Multiple Intelligences (MI) and their pronunciation proficiency.. In order to conduct the research, 60 participants (30 males & 30 females), aged between 19 and 28, from Islamic Azad University, Tabriz branch, were selected as the participants of this study. To measure the participants' MI and pronunciation proficiency, a highly reliable Multiple Intelligence Developmental Assessment Scales (MIDAS) and a pronunciation test were administered. The correlation analysis of the results reveal a statistically significant relationship between participants' different components of MI and their correct pronunciation The results showed that among all eight intelligences, musical, logical-mathematical, spatial, linguistic, and intrapersonal have significant positive relationship with pronunciation performance.