Phonetics Quiz
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Which one of these is a nondistinctive feature in English?

  • Tenseness
  • Aspiration (correct)
  • Voicing
  • Length

    • What is the phonetic difference between the initial sounds in the words 'zip' and 'sip'?

  • [z] is [+voice] and [s] is [-voice] (correct)
  • [z] is [-voice] and [s] is [+voice]
  • [z] is [-voice] and [s] is [-voice]
  • [z] is [+voice] and [s] is [+voice]

    • Does the difference in voicing matter to a native speaker of English?

  • Not enough information
  • It depends on the speaker
  • No, it doesn't matter
  • Yes, it matters (correct)

    • Is voicing a distinctive feature in English?

    <p>No, it is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phonetic difference between the vowels in 'beat' and 'bit'?

    <p>[i] is [+tense] and [ɪ] is [-tense]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is tenseness a distinctive feature in English?

    <p>No, it is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference in length between the vowel in 'slap' and 'slab'?

    <p>[slæp] has a longer vowel than [slæb]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is length a distinctive feature in English?

    <p>No, it is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is length a distinctive feature in Danish with respect to vowels?

    <p>No, it is not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which one of these words from Danish demonstrates length as a distinctive feature?

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

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