English Phonetics Unit Overview
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What is the primary focus of the unit regarding speech sounds?

  • Only on consonants
  • Importance of intonation
  • Classification into vowels and consonants (correct)
  • Spelling of speech sounds

    • What is emphasized about English vowel sounds compared to Romanian vowel sounds?

  • They are the same in both languages
  • Vowel length is essential for clarity (correct)
  • They have no phonemic status
  • They are produced with more obstruction

    • Which characteristic distinguishes vowels from consonants?

  • Vowels are produced in the nasal cavity
  • Vowels have higher frequency sounds
  • Consonants are always voiced
  • Vowels have no obstruction to air flow (correct)

    • What ensures that students pronounce English words correctly without interference?

    <p>Understanding vowel length in English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key competencies students will achieve by the end of this unit?

    <p>Ability to describe and spell English monophthongs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might misunderstandings arise in English pronunciation?

    <p>Lack of vowel length awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a traditional method for dividing speech sounds?

    <p>By vowels and consonants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students recognize regarding the graphical representation of vowel sounds?

    <p>It may not correspond directly to the actual sounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the final mark is contributed by the end-of-term examination?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many assignments must students submit during the course?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should students utilize to practice the sound of the English language on their own?

    <p>Online resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average time suggested for individual study of each unit?

    <p>2 to 4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of pronunciation involves placing emphasis correctly within words?

    <p>Word stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What element of communication should students focus on according to the purpose of discourse?

    <p>Intonation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What level of prior knowledge in linguistics is required for students in this course?

    <p>No prior knowledge required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much of the final mark does each of the two assignments represent?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phonetic symbol for the vowel sound in the word 'sea'?

    <p>/i:/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents a diphthong in English phonetic transcription?

    <p>/ai/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the phonetic sound [p] in 'park' from the [p] in 'tip'?

    <p>Aspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symbol denotes the vowel sound in 'turn'?

    <p>/´:/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In phonetic transcription, what does a diacritical mark do?

    <p>Modifies a phonemic symbol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is the correct phonetic transcription for the word 'good'?

    <p>[ɡʊd]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct symbol for the vowel sound in 'car'?

    <p>/a:/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which consonant sound is represented by the symbol /v/?

    <p>v</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an allophone?

    <p>The actual produced sound variations of a phoneme.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who originated the phoneme theory?

    <p>Baudouin de Courtenay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Daniel Jones emphasize about phoneme members?

    <p>They are mutually exclusive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of free variation given in the content?

    <p>room - broom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a shortcoming of Daniel Jones' phoneme theory?

    <p>It ignored the distinctive function of phonemes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which situation can independent phonemes exhibit non-distinctive opposition?

    <p>When they can sound the same without changing meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair illustrates the concept of allophones?

    <p>pool and pull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the commutation test, what are [r] and [l] in English?

    <p>Different phonemes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phonetic feature distinguishes the English vowel /i/ from its Romanian counterpart?

    <p>The English /i/ is pronounced with a higher tongue position than the Romanian /i/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which English front vowel does not have a Romanian equivalent?

    <p>/Q/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What difficulty do Romanian speakers generally face when pronouncing the English vowel /Q/?

    <p>They need to keep their jaws open when producing it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best fits the vowel /a:/ in English?

    <p>A back, open, long, tense, unrounded vowel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the English back vowels produced in the mouth?

    <p>The back part of the tongue rises to different heights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words contains a syllable ending in a vowel?

    <p>guilty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct pronunciation for the word 'coffee'?

    <p>'kçfi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which minimal pair contrasts the vowel phonemes [i:] and [i]?

    <p>deep - dip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which of the following words does the diphthong [ei] get reduced to [i]?

    <p>yesterday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which vowel sound is described as a front, half-open, lax vowel?

    <p>[e]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words ends with a consonant sound?

    <p>payee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct spelling for the word defined as a participant in a game?

    <p>bookie</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word contains an example of an exceptional spelling?

    <p>minute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to English Phonetics and Phonology Coursebook

    • Coursebook for first-year long-distance English students (2013)
    • Authored by Elena Buja

    Course Aims

    • Improve English pronunciation for first-year students
    • Raise awareness of differences in phonemic inventories between languages
    • Identify difficulties in English pronunciation for English as a foreign language (EFL) learners
    • Cover phonetic characteristics of individual sounds
    • Provide insight into the structure of English syllables, highlighting differences from Romanian syllables
    • Introduce suprasegmental phonemes (word stress and intonation), discussing regional variations
    • Explore different English varieties as a first language

    Course Competences

    • Identify and produce a wide range of phonetic sounds in various English dialects
    • Transcribe data using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
    • Understand the vocal tract and its role in speech sound production
    • Demonstrate familiarity with the technical description of speech sounds

    Course Resources

    • Internet access for assignments
    • Online resources for audio practice
    • Understanding of sounds from different English mother tongues

    Course Structure

    • 10 units, each approximately 2.5 hours long
    • Two assignments:
      • Assignment 1 due after Unit 1
      • Assignment 2 due after Unit 6
    • Printed assignments required, along with emailed copies
    • Feedback from the teacher provided by email.

    Prerequisites

    • No prior knowledge of linguistics is required

    Evaluation

    • Final exam (60%)
    • Two assignments (40%, 20% each)
    • Study time: 2-4 hours per unit, depending on material length, and evaluation.

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    This quiz focuses on key concepts related to English phonetics, particularly the distinction between vowel and consonant sounds. It explores pronunciation complexities, the importance of practice, and assessments within the course. Students will also learn about traditional methods for analyzing speech sounds and their application in mastering English pronunciation.

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