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Which of the following words represents a voiced sound, resulting in the past tense ending as [d]?
Which of the following words represents a voiced sound, resulting in the past tense ending as [d]?
What is the correct past tense ending classification for the verb 'gather'?
What is the correct past tense ending classification for the verb 'gather'?
Identify the pair of words that are alveolar stops.
Identify the pair of words that are alveolar stops.
Which sentence best exemplifies the distinction between similar sounding words?
Which sentence best exemplifies the distinction between similar sounding words?
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In which of the following pairs does the second word have a different vowel sound?
In which of the following pairs does the second word have a different vowel sound?
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Which sound is produced when the tongue tip is lowered suddenly, pushing air out explosively?
Which sound is produced when the tongue tip is lowered suddenly, pushing air out explosively?
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Which of the following words would end with the past tense classifier [ɪd]?
Which of the following words would end with the past tense classifier [ɪd]?
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Which pair of words does not feature an alveolar stop sound?
Which pair of words does not feature an alveolar stop sound?
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Which place of articulation involves the lower lip making contact with the upper teeth?
Which place of articulation involves the lower lip making contact with the upper teeth?
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What type of sound production involves a complete air-tight closure followed by a sudden release of air?
What type of sound production involves a complete air-tight closure followed by a sudden release of air?
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Which manner of articulation allows for air to push out through the nasal tract?
Which manner of articulation allows for air to push out through the nasal tract?
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What articulatory feature describes sounds produced with the tongue against the hard palate?
What articulatory feature describes sounds produced with the tongue against the hard palate?
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Which type of sound is characterized by partial closure of the articulators, causing friction?
Which type of sound is characterized by partial closure of the articulators, causing friction?
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Which of the following defines voiced sounds?
Which of the following defines voiced sounds?
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What distinguishes a glide from other manners of articulation?
What distinguishes a glide from other manners of articulation?
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Which place of articulation involves the vocal folds themselves?
Which place of articulation involves the vocal folds themselves?
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Which pair of words contains a bilabial stop?
Which pair of words contains a bilabial stop?
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What is the correct pronunciation for the spelling 'photo'?
What is the correct pronunciation for the spelling 'photo'?
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Which of the following words has a silent 'b'?
Which of the following words has a silent 'b'?
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Which word undergoes a change to create a different word by adding /p/ or /b/?
Which word undergoes a change to create a different word by adding /p/ or /b/?
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What final sound does the word 'cube' share with which other word?
What final sound does the word 'cube' share with which other word?
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Which two words are minimal pairs and contrast in a bilabial sound?
Which two words are minimal pairs and contrast in a bilabial sound?
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In the word 'repeat', which sound is not a bilabial stop?
In the word 'repeat', which sound is not a bilabial stop?
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Which word is pronounced with the /k/ sound?
Which word is pronounced with the /k/ sound?
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Which sound is represented by the symbol [ θ ]?
Which sound is represented by the symbol [ θ ]?
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What type of sounds are / s / and / z / classified as?
What type of sounds are / s / and / z / classified as?
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In the conversation about Beth, what issue is mentioned?
In the conversation about Beth, what issue is mentioned?
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Which word does NOT contain the / θ / sound?
Which word does NOT contain the / θ / sound?
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Which word is a synonym for 'other' in the context of siblings?
Which word is a synonym for 'other' in the context of siblings?
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Which combination represents words that contain the / θ / sound?
Which combination represents words that contain the / θ / sound?
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Which phrase best describes the activity assigned for Exercise 2?
Which phrase best describes the activity assigned for Exercise 2?
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Which of the following words is NOT an example of a word containing [ θ ]?
Which of the following words is NOT an example of a word containing [ θ ]?
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What is the correct result of adding the sound / l / to the beginning of the word 'air'?
What is the correct result of adding the sound / l / to the beginning of the word 'air'?
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Which sound is represented by the symbol / j / as described in the content?
Which sound is represented by the symbol / j / as described in the content?
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In the context of pronunciation, how is the sound / w / defined?
In the context of pronunciation, how is the sound / w / defined?
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Which of the following words is correctly spelled based on the transcription for / h /?
Which of the following words is correctly spelled based on the transcription for / h /?
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Adding the sound / r / to the beginning of the word 'ink' results in which new word?
Adding the sound / r / to the beginning of the word 'ink' results in which new word?
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Which of the following words contains the /ʃ/ sound when underlined?
Which of the following words contains the /ʃ/ sound when underlined?
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Which spelling represents the /ʃ/ sound in the word 'mission'?
Which spelling represents the /ʃ/ sound in the word 'mission'?
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Identify the correct phonetic transcription for the word 'dish'.
Identify the correct phonetic transcription for the word 'dish'.
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Which of these tongue-twisters does not contain the /ʃ/ sound?
Which of these tongue-twisters does not contain the /ʃ/ sound?
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In which of the following scenarios is the /ʃ/ sound produced?
In which of the following scenarios is the /ʃ/ sound produced?
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Which of the following words is spelled with TI to represent the /ʃ/ sound?
Which of the following words is spelled with TI to represent the /ʃ/ sound?
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Which of the following words is incorrectly matched to its phonetic transcription?
Which of the following words is incorrectly matched to its phonetic transcription?
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What phonetic symbol represents the /ʃ/ sound?
What phonetic symbol represents the /ʃ/ sound?
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Study Notes
Consonants
- Straightforward symbols represent sounds like /p/ (as in pen), /b/ (as in book), /t/ (as in tea), /d/ (as in dog), /m/ (as in map), /f/ (as in far), /v/ (as in van), /w/ (as in win), /l/ (as in leg), /r/ (as in red), /k/ (as in keep),/g/ (as in go), /s/ (as in sun, plural), and /z/ (as in zoo, plural) are produced in different ways.
- Not so straightforward symbols include variations in spelling for sounds, such as /k/, /c/, /ck/, /q/ and /s/ and /z/, and /n/, which are not always represented by the same letters and have different pronunciations.
- Some sounds, such as /ð/ (as in they) and /ŋ/ (as in thing) are pronounced differently than their spelling suggests. Others (such as /3/) are less common.
Consonant Classifications
- Consonants are grouped according to their place of articulation (where the sound is produced), manner of articulation (how the air is blocked or modified), and voicing (vibration of the vocal cords).
Manners of articulation
- Stops (Plosives): Complete closure of the vocal tract, then sudden release of air (e.g., /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, /g/).
- Nasals: Air passes through the nasal cavity (e.g., /m/, /n/, /ŋ/).
- Fricatives: Narrowing of the vocal tract, causing friction (e.g., /f/, /v/, /θ/, /ð/, /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/, /h/).
- Affricates: Combination of a stop and a fricative (e.g., /tʃ/, /dʒ/).
- Liquids: Partial obstruction of the airflow (e.g., /l/, /r/).
- Glides: Movement of the articulators from one position to another (e.g., /w/, /j/).
Stops (p, b, t, d, k, g)
- Bilabial stops (/p/ and /b/) involve both lips.
- Alveolar stops (/t/ and /d/) use the tongue tip against the alveolar ridge.
- Velar stops (/k/ and /g/) involve the back of the tongue against the velum (soft palate).
Vowels
- Produced without obstruction. Defined by tongue height and position, lip shape, and tension.
- Different vowels produce varying sounds.
Additional Notes
- Different symbols represent unique phonetic sounds, reflecting articulation and pronunciation patterns.
- The notes provide key examples to aid in comprehension of phonetic sounds and their associated spellings and pronunciations.
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Explore the fascinating world of consonants in this quiz. Learn about their different sounds, ways of articulation, and variations in spelling. Test your understanding of how these sounds function in language.
