English Pronunciation Patterns
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English Pronunciation Patterns

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What is the classification of vowels produced with a single vowel nucleus?

  • Monophthongs (correct)
  • Diphthongs
  • Pure consonants
  • Mixed vowels
  • How many diphthongs are there in English?

  • Eight (correct)
  • Ten
  • Six
  • Twelve
  • What is the total number of vowel sounds in English?

  • Twenty-two
  • Twenty-five
  • Twenty (correct)
  • Eighteen
  • Which of the following is an example of a diphthong?

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

    What is the vowel sound represented by the underlined letter in the word 'water'?

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

    What is the classification of vowels produced by moving the tongue from one vowel position to another?

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

    What is the vowel sound represented by the underlined letter in the word 'boil'?

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

    What is the vowel sound represented by the underlined letter in the word 'parent'?

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

    Which of the following is an example of a monophthong?

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

    How do diphthongs differ from monophthongs?

    <p>Monophthongs are produced with single vowel nuclei, while diphthongs are produced with double vowel nuclei.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stress in Words

    • Stress is assigned to the first syllable in words like "river", "export", and "driver"
    • Words like "induce", "impose", and "intend" have stress on the second syllable

    Intonation in Speech

    • Intonation refers to the variation in pitch level of the voice when speaking
    • Intonation depends on the type of sentence, attitude of the speaker, and listener
    • There are different intonation tunes, such as falling, rising, and falling-rising
    • Falling tune is used for declaratives, commands, and "wh"-questions

    Reading Comprehension

    • Reading involves word recognition, comprehension, fluency, and motivation
    • Comprehension requires identifying words, constructing meaning, and making meaning automatic and accurate
    • Reading can be labored if the processes don't come together smoothly
    • Fluency is achieved when reading is automatic and accurate

    Expository Writing

    • Expository writing engages in a reasoned discussion to secure the reader's acceptance of an opinion on an issue
    • Argument involves reasoning and drawing a conclusion from one or more premises
    • There are two types of reasoning: inductive and deductive

    Types of Reasoning

    • Inductive reasoning: making a generalization based on evidence presented
    • Deductive reasoning: drawing a conclusion based on one or more premises

    Argumentative Writing

    • Argumentative writing presents a reasoned discussion on a topic to persuade the reader
    • Topics may include developing countries and democracy, co-educational institutions, and capital punishment

    Listening

    • Listening is a conscious process of receiving, constructing meaning, and responding to spoken and/or non-verbal messages
    • Listening involves several actions, interactions, and reactions, from hearing to retention and recall
    • A good listener must accurately receive and interpret messages and give feedback

    Vowel Sounds

    • English vowels are classified into pure vowels (monophthongs) and diphthongs
    • There are 12 pure vowels and 8 diphthongs, making a total of 20 vowel sounds in English
    • Examples of vowel sounds include /l/, /r/, /w/, and /j/

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