phonetics

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What is phonetics?

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Phonetics is the study of the sounds of human speech. It involves how sounds are produced, transmitted, and perceived.

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What is an example of a vowel sound?

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The sound 'a' in 'cat' is an example of a vowel sound.

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What is a consonant sound?

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A consonant sound is a speech sound that is produced by obstructing airflow, such as 'b', 'd', or 's'.

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What is the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

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The IPA is a system of phonetic notation that represents the sounds of spoken language.

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What does it mean to pronounce a word?

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To pronounce a word means to say it aloud, using the correct sounds and intonation.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, like 'oi' in 'boil'.

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What is the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds?

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Voiced sounds use the vocal cords (like 'b'), while voiceless sounds do not (like 'p').

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What is an example of a silent letter?

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The 'k' in 'knight' is an example of a silent letter.

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What is intonation?

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Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice in speaking, which can change the meaning of a sentence.

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What is stress in phonetics?

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Stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables or words in speech.