IPA Vowel Sounds Quiz
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Which features are used to describe the vowels in the words 'fit', 'could', 'at', and 'said'?

  • Height, rounding, tenseness, and backness
  • Rounding, backness, height, and tenseness
  • Height, backness, rounding, and tenseness (correct)
  • Backness, height, tenseness, and rounding

    • Which of the following words is an example of a diphthong?

  • Beet
  • Bet
  • Boy (correct)
  • Boot

    • How would you transcribe the word 'coy' in IPA?

  • [saɪt]
  • [ʃɪp]
  • [skaʊt]
  • [kɔɪ] (correct)

    • What is the difference between the vowels in the words 'beet' and 'boot'?

    <p>Height, backness, and tenseness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words has a high, front, unrounded, and lax vowel?

    <p>Fit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you transcribe the word 'sheep' in IPA?

    <p>[ʃip] (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the vowels in the words 'beet' and 'bit'?

    <p>Backness, height, and tenseness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words has a mid, front, unrounded, and lax vowel?

    <p>Said (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Vowel Features

    The pronunciation of vowels is described using four features: height, backness, rounding, and tenseness.

    What is a diphthong?

    A diphthong is a vowel sound that combines two vowel sounds in a single syllable, creating a gliding effect.

    IPA transcription of 'coy'

    The transcription of the word 'coy' in IPA is [kɔɪ].

    Compare vowels in 'beet' and 'boot'

    The vowels in 'beet' and 'boot' differ in three aspects: height, backness, and tenseness. 'Beet' has a higher, more front, and more tense vowel sound compared to 'boot'.

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    Vowel features in 'fit'

    The vowel in the word 'fit' is classified as high, front, unrounded, and lax.

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    IPA transcription of 'sheep'

    The IPA transcription of the word 'sheep' is [ʃip].

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    Compare vowels in 'beet' and 'bit'

    The vowels in 'beet' and 'bit' differ in backness, height, and tenseness. 'Beet' has a higher, more back, and more tense vowel sound compared to 'bit'.

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    Vowel features in 'said'

    The vowel in the word 'said' is classified as mid, front, unrounded, and lax.

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    Study Notes

    Vowels in Words

    • The words 'fit', 'could', 'at', and 'said' are described by different vowel features.

    Diphthongs

    • A diphthong is exemplified in the word 'coy'.

    IPA Transcriptions

    • The word 'coy' is transcribed as /kɔɪ/ in IPA.
    • The word 'sheep' is transcribed as /ʃiːp/ in IPA.

    Vowel Contrast

    • The vowels in 'beet' and 'boot' differ in terms of length and quality.
    • The vowels in 'beet' and 'bit' differ in terms of height and tenseness.

    Vowel Classification

    • The word 'bit' has a high, front, unrounded, and lax vowel.
    • The word 'pet' has a mid, front, unrounded, and lax vowel.

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    Test your knowledge of vowel sounds in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with this quiz! Learn the differences between vowels in words like "beet" vs. "boot" and "bet" vs. "bat". Explore concepts like backness, height, and tenseness to accurately describe vowel sounds.

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