Phonetics and Phonology Quiz
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What spelling often represents the vowel sound /ɔ/ in English?

  • au (correct)
  • oo
  • ai
  • ee

    • Which description best fits the vowel /u:/ in English?

  • A short, lax, rounded vowel
  • A high, front unrounded vowel
  • A long, tense, rounded vowel (correct)
  • A mid, lax, unrounded vowel

    • In which position does the vowel /ʋ/ typically occur?

  • None of the above (correct)
  • Initial position
  • Medial position
  • Final position

    • Which of the following words uses the vowel sound /ɔ:/?

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

    Which statement is true regarding English front vowels?

    <p>They are unrounded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spelling convention applies to the vowel sound /ɔ:/ at the end of a word?

    <p>It is spelled 'or' or followed by silent 'e'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phonetics study?

    <p>The description of speech sounds and elements of pronunciation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Central vowels can be challenging for language learners primarily because of what factor?

    <p>The single sound they represent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a minimal unit in the sound system of a language?

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

    What phonetic characteristic distinguishes the back vowel /ɔ/ from /ɔ:/?

    <p>Length of sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is orthography connected to phonetics?

    <p>By relating spelling to the sounds of a language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant challenge in English related to spelling?

    <p>Confusing nature of English spelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding phonetics and phonology important for advanced English learners?

    <p>To understand the principles regulating the use of sounds in spoken English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between phonology and phonetics?

    <p>Phonology analyzes how phonetic elements function in a language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of pronunciation according to the content?

    <p>Word meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of the phonetic spelling reforms regarding the shift from -ce to -se in American English?

    <p>Certain words change from -ce to -se, like defense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who would benefit the most from a deeper understanding of phonetics and phonology?

    <p>Advanced learners and teachers of English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature characterizes the American English preference for spelling -ize over -ise?

    <p>Both endings are pronounced identically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does American English typically treat superfluous letters in word spellings?

    <p>Omissions occur mainly for silent letters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge Romanians face when pronouncing the English /ŋ/ sound?

    <p>It is not properly articulated when in final or intervocalic position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change occurs in American English for words ending in -our in British English?

    <p>They shift to -or ending.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main allophones of the phoneme /l/?

    <p>Clear [l] and dark [l]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spelling variation is favored in American English for the word 'paediatrician'?

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

    What technique can Romanian students utilize to learn the production of dark [l]?

    <p>Placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which context does dark [l] occur?

    <p>In final position or before a consonant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a position where dark [l] can occur?

    <p>Before a vowel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which liquid consonant is considered a frictionless continuant?

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

    How is the sound /l/ produced when voiceless in a word?

    <p>Due to the influence of a voiceless consonant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options shows silent /l/ in proper names?

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

    Which of the following is true about the vowel phoneme /ʌ/?

    <p>It is found in word-initial and medial positions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of the schwa vowel /ə/?

    <p>It is a central, mid, lax, unrounded vowel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spelling is NOT associated with the vowel phoneme /ɜ:/?

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

    In terms of vowel length, how do diphthongs compare to pure vowels?

    <p>Diphthongs are similar in length to long vowels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position can the vowel phoneme /ʌ/ NOT be found in?

    <p>Word-final position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the phoneme /ɜ:/?

    <p>It is the tense counterpart of the schwa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a diphthong?

    <p>Having a glide from one vowel to another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words would NOT typically include the vowel /ə/?

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

    What happens to the /r/ sound in standard British English when it is in final position?

    <p>It is retained at word boundaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of /r/ is characterized by rapid taps made by the tongue on the alveolar ridge?

    <p>Rolled lingual /r/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which acoustic feature occurs when /r/ is preceded by /p, t, k/?

    <p>It is completely devoiced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for /r/ sounds that appear at word boundaries when followed by a vowel?

    <p>Linking /r/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In American English, how is the retroflex /r/ typically articulated?

    <p>The tongue tip is curled upward and backward.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the /r/ sound produced by Romanian speakers different from that in English?

    <p>It is a vibrated dental sound.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the acoustic phenomenon that occurs to /r/ after any voiceless fortis consonants?

    <p>It becomes partially devoiced.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which variant of the /r/ sound is noted in the North-East of England and sometimes in Scotland?

    <p>Rolled uvular /r/</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Contemporary English Language

    • This document is a study guide on contemporary English language, specifically focusing on pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary.
    • Authors are Mariana NEAGU and Roxana MAREŞ.
    • The publication date is 2013.

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