8 Questions
Which features are used to describe the vowels in the words 'fit', 'could', 'at', and 'said'?
Height, backness, rounding, and tenseness
Which of the following words is an example of a diphthong?
Boy
How would you transcribe the word 'coy' in IPA?
[kɔɪ]
What is the difference between the vowels in the words 'beet' and 'boot'?
Height, backness, and tenseness
Which of the following words has a high, front, unrounded, and lax vowel?
Fit
How would you transcribe the word 'sheep' in IPA?
[ʃip]
What is the difference between the vowels in the words 'beet' and 'bit'?
Backness, height, and tenseness
Which of the following words has a mid, front, unrounded, and lax vowel?
Said
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.
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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