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The /æ/ sound is a back vowel.
The /æ/ sound is a back vowel.
False (B)
The /Ʌ/ sound is a closed vowel.
The /Ʌ/ sound is a closed vowel.
False (B)
The schwa is a stressed central vowel in English.
The schwa is a stressed central vowel in English.
False (B)
The /ɒ/ sound corresponds to the spelling 'o' in the word 'come'.
The /ɒ/ sound corresponds to the spelling 'o' in the word 'come'.
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The long vowel /a:/ is represented by the letters 'ar' in spelling.
The long vowel /a:/ is represented by the letters 'ar' in spelling.
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The /ʊ/ sound is a back, close (high) vowel.
The /ʊ/ sound is a back, close (high) vowel.
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Vowels are articulated with a complete or partial closure in the oral cavity.
Vowels are articulated with a complete or partial closure in the oral cavity.
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The lips are rounded when articulating the /ɒ/ sound.
The lips are rounded when articulating the /ɒ/ sound.
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Diphthongs are vowels with three distinct sounds within one syllable.
Diphthongs are vowels with three distinct sounds within one syllable.
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The /æ/ sound is spelt with an 'o' in conversational spelling.
The /æ/ sound is spelt with an 'o' in conversational spelling.
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Monophthongs are vowels with two distinct sounds within one syllable.
Monophthongs are vowels with two distinct sounds within one syllable.
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Long vowels are approximately half as long as short vowels.
Long vowels are approximately half as long as short vowels.
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