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Which word is pronounced with the vowel sound /ʃ/?
Which word is pronounced with the vowel sound /ʃ/?
- Show (correct)
- Traditional
- Insurance
- Musician
Identify the word that contains the sound /ʒ/.
Identify the word that contains the sound /ʒ/.
- Special
- Garage (correct)
- Nation
- Machine
Which pair of words includes an example of the /θ/ sound?
Which pair of words includes an example of the /θ/ sound?
- The - They (correct)
- Traditional - Machine
- Ocean - Explosion
- Share - Show
Which pronunciation corresponds to the word 'appreciate'?
Which pronunciation corresponds to the word 'appreciate'?
Which word pair both contain the /əʊ/ sound?
Which word pair both contain the /əʊ/ sound?
What is the correct pronunciation for 'insurance'?
What is the correct pronunciation for 'insurance'?
Which word contains the vowel sound pronounced as /æ/?
Which word contains the vowel sound pronounced as /æ/?
Identify the sound produced when pronouncing 'explosion'.
Identify the sound produced when pronouncing 'explosion'.
Which of the following words is pronounced with a voiced sound at the end?
Which of the following words is pronounced with a voiced sound at the end?
What is the correct phonetic transcription of the word 'Prizes'?
What is the correct phonetic transcription of the word 'Prizes'?
Which word group shares the same phonetic ending sound?
Which word group shares the same phonetic ending sound?
Identify the sentence that contains a noun in the plural form.
Identify the sentence that contains a noun in the plural form.
Which of the following words ends with a voiceless consonant?
Which of the following words ends with a voiceless consonant?
What linking sound is produced when a consonant is followed by the vowel sound /j/?
What linking sound is produced when a consonant is followed by the vowel sound /j/?
Which example demonstrates the linking of a vowel to a consonant?
Which example demonstrates the linking of a vowel to a consonant?
What type of vowel sounds are linked with rounded vowel sounds in the context provided?
What type of vowel sounds are linked with rounded vowel sounds in the context provided?
Which of the following phrases includes a linking sound between consonants?
Which of the following phrases includes a linking sound between consonants?
Which phrase uses linking sounds where a consonant is followed by another consonant, resulting in a phonetic change?
Which phrase uses linking sounds where a consonant is followed by another consonant, resulting in a phonetic change?
Which word contains the /j/ sound?
Which word contains the /j/ sound?
What is the correct phonetic transcription of the word 'beautiful'?
What is the correct phonetic transcription of the word 'beautiful'?
Which word includes the /ŋ/ sound?
Which word includes the /ŋ/ sound?
Identify the word with a /ʃ/ sound.
Identify the word with a /ʃ/ sound.
What phonetic symbol represents the /j/ sound?
What phonetic symbol represents the /j/ sound?
Which two words have the /j/ sound at the beginning?
Which two words have the /j/ sound at the beginning?
Which of the following words does NOT contain the /ŋ/ sound?
Which of the following words does NOT contain the /ŋ/ sound?
Which of these suffixes often indicates the presence of a /ʃ/ sound?
Which of these suffixes often indicates the presence of a /ʃ/ sound?
Which of the following adjectives describes something that can also be potentially harmful or malicious?
Which of the following adjectives describes something that can also be potentially harmful or malicious?
What is the correct pronunciation pattern for the adjective 'delicious'?
What is the correct pronunciation pattern for the adjective 'delicious'?
Which phrase correctly represents the pronunciation of the adjective 'suspicious'?
Which phrase correctly represents the pronunciation of the adjective 'suspicious'?
What does the adjective 'nutritious' imply in terms of food?
What does the adjective 'nutritious' imply in terms of food?
Which of the following adjectives is NOT typically associated with something positive?
Which of the following adjectives is NOT typically associated with something positive?
What sound does the plural form of a word ending with an unvoiced consonant produce?
What sound does the plural form of a word ending with an unvoiced consonant produce?
Which of the following adjectives conveys a sense of caution and wariness?
Which of the following adjectives conveys a sense of caution and wariness?
What common spelling pattern is indicative of words that end in a similar sound to 'suspicious'?
What common spelling pattern is indicative of words that end in a similar sound to 'suspicious'?
Study Notes
Pronunciation of /j/
- The sound /j/ is similar to the "y" sound in "yes."
- Words with "y," "u," "ui," "ea," often have the /j/ sound.
Pronunciation of /ŋ/
- The sound /ŋ/ is similar to the "ng" sound in "sing."
- Words with "ng," "n" (before "k" and "g") often have the /ŋ/ sound.
Pronunciation of /ʃ/
- The sound /ʃ/ is similar to the "sh" sound in "ship."
- Words with "sh," "ch," "sion," "tion," "cian," "tian," "sur," "tial," and "cial" often have the /ʃ/ sound.
Pronunciation of /ʒ/
- The sound /ʒ/ is similar to the "s" sound in "vision."
- Words with "age," "ege," "sual," "dual," "sion," and "sure" often have the /ʒ/ sound.
Pronunciation of /θ/ and /ð/
- The sound /θ/ (voiceless) is similar to the "th" sound in "thin."
- The sound /ð/ (voiced) is similar to the "th" sound in "then."
Pronunciation of /ʃəs/
- The sound /ʃəs/ is similar to the "sh" sound in "precious."
- Words with "cious," "tious," and "xious" often have the /ʃəs/ sound.
Pronunciation of /s/ and /es/
- /s/ is pronounced after voiceless consonants (/f/, /t/, /k/, /p/, /θ/) and when the word ends with -s, -ss, -ch, -sh, -x, -z, -o, -ge, -ce.
- /iz/ is pronounced after voiceless consonants /s/, /∫/, /ʧ/.
- /z/ is pronounced after all other consonants.
Linking Sounds
- A linking sound is a sound added between words to make them sound more natural and fluid.
- Common linking sounds are /j/ and /w/.
- In some instances, /t/ + /j/ becomes /tʃ/ and /d/ + /j/ becomes /dʒ/.
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This quiz covers the pronunciation of specific phonetic sounds in English, including /j/, /ŋ/, /ʃ/, /ʒ/, /θ/, /ð/, and /ʃəs/. Participants will explore how these sounds relate to typical English spellings and examples for better understanding phonetics.
