Volume 4 Midterm

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'banana'?

Back

3

Front

What word has the same sound as 'ph' in 'telephone'?

Back

farm

Front

How many phonemes are in the word 'foot'?

Back

3

Front

How many phonemes are in the word 'chain'?

Back

3

Front

A(n) ________ syllable is a word or part of a word that ends in one vowel. The vowel is long or says its name.

Back

open

Front

What is a closed syllable?

Back

A syllable that ends with a consonant, making the vowel sound short.

Front

What is a phoneme?

Back

The smallest unit of sound in a word.

Front

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

Back

3

Front

What is an example of a word with an open syllable?

Back

'go' or 'he'.

Front

What is the difference between a vowel and a consonant?

Back

Vowels are speech sounds that are produced without any significant constriction of airflow, while consonants are produced with some degree of constriction.