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Which one of these is a potential stumbling block when transcribing words into IPA?

There can be far fewer sounds than there are letters in a word.

There can be more sounds in a word than there are letters in the English spelling. (correct)

The same letters can represent different sounds.

The same sound can be represented by different letters.

What is the correct transcription of the word 'chap'?

[stɛp]

[ʃep]

[ʧæp] (correct)

[krip]

What is the correct transcription of the word 'rough'?

[krip]

[rɪp]

[rʌf] (correct)

[stɛp]

What is the correct transcription of the word 'cabs'?

[kæbz] Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct transcription of the word 'kissed'?

[kɪst] Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct transcription of the word 'bean'?

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Transcription Challenges

Differences in pronunciation across dialects can complicate transcription into the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA).
Variability in vowel and consonant sounds in English speech may lead to inconsistencies.

Transcription of Words

'chap': Transcribed as /tʃæp/
'rough': Transcribed as /rʌf/
'cabs': Transcribed as /kæbz/
'kissed': Transcribed as /kɪst/
'bean': Transcribed as /biːn/

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Test your transcription skills with this quiz! You will be given words in English orthography and asked to transcribe them into International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. From basic words like "rip" and "step" to more challenging ones like "kissed" and "rough," this quiz will put your phonetic knowledge to the test. Get ready to transcribe and sharpen your IPA skills!