Just Words Unit 2 Days 1-5 Review

Front

What are the letters a, e, i, o, u called?

Back

Vowels

Front

Which word is an example of a non-phonetic word?

Back

Why

Front

What symbol is used to indicate a short vowel sound?

Back

A breve

Front

Which digraph appears only at the end of words?

Back

ck

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'Mississippi'?

Back

4

Front

What are consonants?

Back

Letters that are not vowels.

Front

What is a digraph?

Back

A combination of two letters that make one sound.

Front

Can you give an example of a phonetic word?

Back

Cat

Front

What is the purpose of a breve in phonetics?

Back

To indicate a short vowel sound.

Front

What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

Back

Vowels are speech sounds made without any closure in the vocal tract, while consonants are made with some closure.