Linking: Consonant to Vowel

Linking: Consonant to Vowel

Watch the video on linking in English pronunciation, specifically when a word starting with a vowel or diphthong is linked to a word ending in a consonant sound. Then, answer the questions about it.

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Multiple Choice

What is the specific case of linking discussed in the video?

• Consonant to vowel linking

• Vowel to consonant linking

• Consonant to consonant linking

• Vowel to vowel linking

Multiple Choice

How does the speaker connect the consonant sound from the first word to the second word?

• By adding an extra syllable

• By pronouncing the consonant sound twice

• By attaching the consonant sound to the beginning of the second word

• By omitting the consonant sound

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of consonant-to-vowel linking?

• "nowers"

• "what's up"

• "ten hours"

• "think of"

Multiple Choice

How does the speaker pronounce the letter "T" in the word "what"?

• As a "T" sound

• As a "D" sound

• As a silent letter

• As a "CH" sound

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of linking consonants to vowels or diphthongs in English pronunciation?

• To confuse the listener

• To make speech sound disconnected

• To improve speech connectivity and pronunciation

• To emphasize consonant sounds over vowel sounds