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What is the phonetic representation of the vowel sound in the word 'bath' in British English?

  • /e/
  • /æ/
  • /ɪ/
  • /ɑː/ (correct)

Which of the following represents a diphthong?

  • /ɔɪ/ (correct)
  • /æ/
  • /e/
  • /ɪ/

What is the correct phonetic notation for the vowel sound in the word 'foot'?

  • /uː/
  • /ɔː/
  • /æ/
  • /ʊ/ (correct)

Which of these examples illustrates the schwa sound?

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What type of vowel sound is represented by the phonetic notation /aɪə/?

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Identify the long 'oo' sound from the following options.

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Which of the following words contains a short 'a' sound?

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What is the correct representation for the short 'e' sound in English?

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What is the weak form pronunciation of the word 'to' when unstressed?

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Which phonetic symbol corresponds to the long 'or' sound as in 'law'?

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What is the main purpose of weak forms in English speech?

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Which of the following words has a strong form when it is stressed?

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In Received Pronunciation (RP), how are final consonants typically articulated?

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How is the word 'have' pronounced in its weak form?

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Which vowel sound is associated with the short 'u' as in 'cup'?

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Why is understanding weak forms important for listening comprehension?

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What is a defining characteristic of Received Pronunciation (RP)?

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Which of the following examples illustrates non-rhoticity?

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What is the difference between phonemes and phones?

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What vowel sound is represented by the symbol /ɑː/ in RP?

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Which feature distinguishes rhotic accents from non-rhotic accents?

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Which vowel sound is illustrated by the diphthong /əʊ/?

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How are unstressed vowels typically pronounced in RP?

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Which of the following accents is NOT typically associated with non-rhoticity?

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What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'schedule' in British English?

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Which of the following represents a distinguishing feature between RP and GA accents?

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Identify the example of a diphthong.

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What happens to the stress in the word 'record' when it functions as a noun?

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Which statement correctly defines a triphthong?

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Which of the following has a short vowel sound?

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Which word pair demonstrates the change in pronunciation between American and British English?

<p>Advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ - Advertisement /ædvəˈtaɪzmənt/ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In RP, which types of words typically receive stress in a sentence?

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Which of the following represents a diphthong that starts with /a/ and glides to /ʊ/?

<p>now /naʊ/ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct description for the sound /ɜː/?

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Which of the following words contains the triphthong /eə/?

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Identify the example that illustrates a short 'o' sound.

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Which option correctly describes the diphthong found in the word 'go'?

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Which of these examples contains a long 'ee' sound?

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Which pair contrasts short and long vowel sounds?

<p>'foot' /ʊ/ and 'too' /uː/ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the word that demonstrates a diphthong starting with /ɔ/ and gliding to /ɪ/.

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Flashcards

Received Pronunciation (RP)

A prestigious accent of British English, often associated with the southern regions of England and historically linked to the educated upper class.

Rhoticity

The pronunciation of the "r" sound in a language or accent.

Non-rhoticity

A characteristic of accents in which the "r" sound is not pronounced when it occurs at the end of a syllable or word.

Phoneme

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish words.

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Phone

Any distinct speech sound, regardless of whether it changes the meaning of words.

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Vowels in unstressed syllables

Vowels in unstressed syllables are often pronounced more weakly or less clearly compared to stressed vowels.

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Basic British-American vowel differences

The distinct pronunciations of certain vowels in British and American English.

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Long Vowel Sound

A vowel sound produced with a steady, elongated pronunciation.

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Short Vowel Sound

A vowel sound pronounced quickly and briefly, often with a shorter duration.

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Diphthong

A complex vowel sound that starts with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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Triphthong

A complex vowel sound that consists of three distinct vowel sounds within a single syllable, typically involving a glide between them.

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Schwa Sound

A short, neutral vowel sound commonly used in unstressed syllables. It's often represented by the symbol '/ə/' in phonetic transcription.

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Open Vowel Sound

A vowel sound that is pronounced with the mouth open wide, usually with the tongue in a lower position.

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Closed Vowel Sound

A vowel sound that is pronounced with the mouth less open, usually with the tongue in a higher position.

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Rounded Vowel Sound

A vowel sound pronounced with rounded lips, typically with the tongue in a back position.

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The /ɜː/ sound

A vowel sound produced with the tongue in a mid-position and the lips relaxed, similar to the 'er' sound in "bird" or "heard".

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The /ʊə/ diphthong

A diphthong that starts with the /ʊ/ sound and glides to the /ə/ sound, like in "tour".

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The /eɪ/ diphthong

A diphthong that starts with the /e/ sound and glides to the /ɪ/ sound, like in "day".

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The /aɪ/ diphthong

A diphthong that starts with the /a/ sound and glides to the /ɪ/ sound, like in "eye".

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The /ɔɪ/ diphthong

A diphthong that starts with the /ɔ/ sound and glides to the /ɪ/ sound, like in "boy".

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The /əʊ/ diphthong

A diphthong that starts with the /ə/ sound and glides to the /ʊ/ sound, like in "go".

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The /aʊ/ diphthong

A diphthong that starts with the /a/ sound and glides to the /ʊ/ sound, like in "now".

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The /ɪə/ triphthong

A triphthong that starts with the /ɪ/ sound, glides to the /ə/ sound, and then ends with the /ə/ sound, like in "near".

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Long vowel

A vowel sound that is produced by holding the tongue in a single position for a longer duration, often marked with a colon (ː) in the IPA.

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Short vowel

A vowel sound that is produced by holding the tongue in a single position for a shorter duration, often marked without a colon (ː) in the IPA.

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Non-rhotic accent

An accent where the 'r' sound is not pronounced at the end of words, like in Received Pronunciation (RP).

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Rhotic accent

An accent where the 'r' sound is pronounced at the end of words, like in General American English (GA),.

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Stress

The emphasis placed on a syllable within a word or a word within a sentence in spoken language.

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Long "a" sound

It is a sound that is represented by the symbol /ɑː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and is generally considered a long vowel sound. It is similar to the pronunciation of the letter 'a' in the words "car", "father", and "start".

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Short "u" sound

This sound can be represented by the symbol /ʌ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is typically pronounced with a short 'u' sound, as in the words "cup", "duck", and "sun".

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Long "or" sound

This sound is frequently represented by the symbol /ɔː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It is typically pronounced with a long 'o' sound, similar to the 'or' sound in the words "law", "saw", and "caught".

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Short "o" sound

It is a sound from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) represented by the symbol /ɒ/. It can be described as a short 'o' sound, like in the words "hot", "lot", and "stop".

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Long "er" sound

This sound is usually symbolized as /ɜː/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and represents a long 'er' sound, akin to the 'er' sound in words like "bird", "word", and "fern".

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Weak forms of words

They are informal versions of words, often used in everyday speech, that undergo a change in pronunciation, typically becoming shorter and less distinct.

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Function words

Words that function primarily to connect and organize other words in a sentence, like "and", "but", "from", "to", often change their pronunciation depending on the emphasis

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Purpose of weak forms

It makes spoken English smoother and faster, especially in quick everyday speech. Think of it as a natural way to avoid unnecessary emphasis on less important words.

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Study Notes

Received Pronunciation (RP)

  • RP is a prestigious British English accent, historically associated with the educated upper class.
  • It's characterized by a non-rhotic nature, meaning the /r/ sound isn't pronounced at the end of words or syllables.
  • Clear articulation and minimal reduction of syllables define RP.
  • It's the standard in many British pronunciation guides, used in formal speech, broadcasting, and acting.

International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

  • IPA symbols represent the sounds of most spoken languages.
  • Rhoticity refers to pronouncing the /r/ sound in all positions, while non-rhoticity means it's not pronounced at the end of syllables.
  • RP is non-rhotic.

Phonemes vs. Phones

  • A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound in a language, distinguishing words (e.g., 'b' in 'bat' vs 'p' in 'pat').
  • A phone is any distinct speech sound, regardless of meaning change.

Vowels in Unstressed Syllables

  • Vowels in unstressed syllables are often pronounced weakly or unclearly (often schwa /ə/).
  • In RP, the schwa sound is common in unstressed syllables.

British-American Vowel Differences

  • Pronunciations of some vowels differ between British and American English.
  • For example, the vowel sound in "bath" is /a:/ in British English (RP) but /æ/ in American English.

Dipthongs and Triphthongs

  • Dipthongs are complex vowel sounds that glide from one vowel sound to another within a syllable (e.g., /aɪ/ in 'buy').
  • Triphthongs are complex vowel sounds with a glide between three vowel sounds in one syllable (e.g., /aɪə/ in 'fire').

Vowel Sounds and Example Words

  • Specific IPA symbols for vowel sounds and their related example words are provided (e.g., /i:/ for "see," /1/ for "sit").

Tips for Recognizing Phonemes

  • Key differences are highlighted between long and short vowel sounds (e.g., "see" /i:/ vs. "sit" /1/).

Weak Forms of Words

  • Certain function words (articles, prepositions, etc.) are often pronounced with reduced or weak forms in unstressed positions in connected speech (e.g., "and" pronounced as /ən/).

Key Features of Received Pronunciation (RP)

  • RP is considered a prestigious accent, associated with the British elite and educated speakers.
  • It features varied intonation (rise and fall of pitch) helping in conveying clearer meanings.
  • Unlike some other accents, final consonants in RP are usually not softened.

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Test your understanding of Received Pronunciation (RP) and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). This quiz covers key concepts like rhoticity, phonemes, and the importance of vowel pronunciation in unstressed syllables. Perfect for those interested in phonetics and linguistics!

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