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Approximately how many different phonemes are there in spoken English?
Approximately how many different phonemes are there in spoken English?
- 120
- 5
- 26
- 44 (correct)
Which of the following describes the differences between a phoneme and a grapheme?
Which of the following describes the differences between a phoneme and a grapheme?
- A grapheme is a vowel and a phoneme is a consonant.
- A grapheme is consonant and a phoneme is a vowel.
- A grapheme is a larger unit than a phoneme.
- A grapheme is written and a phoneme is spoken. (correct)
Which phonemes are voiced?
Which phonemes are voiced?
- /t/ and /s/
- /sh/ and /th/
- /d/ and /z/ (correct)
- /f/ and /k/
What is the onset in the word 'plane'?
What is the onset in the word 'plane'?
What changes when you add the suffix '-ful' to the word 'care'?
What changes when you add the suffix '-ful' to the word 'care'?
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Study Notes
Phonemes in Spoken English
- English has about 44 distinct phonemes, which are the smallest units of sound that can change meaning.
Phoneme vs. Grapheme
- Phonemes are sounds in spoken language, while graphemes are the written representations of those sounds (letters or letter combinations).
- A phoneme can be represented by one or multiple graphemes. For example, the phoneme /k/ can be represented by 'c', 'k', or 'ck'.
Voiced Phonemes
- Voiced phonemes are those produced with vibration of the vocal cords. Examples include /b/, /d/, /g/, /v/, /z/, and /Ê’/.
- Voiced phonemes contrast with voiceless ones, which do not involve vocal cord vibration, such as /p/, /t/, /k/, /f/, and /s/.
Onset in the Word 'Plane'
- The onset of the word 'plane' consists of the initial consonant sound /p/.
- Onset refers to the parts of a syllable that precede the vowel.
Effects of Adding the Suffix '-ful' to 'Care'
- Adding the suffix '-ful' to 'care' transforms it into 'careful,' changing its part of speech from a noun to an adjective.
- This suffix modifies the meaning, indicating 'full of care' or 'cautious.'
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