Linking Consonant to Consonant

Linking Consonant to Consonant

Watch the video below on linking consonant to consonant is an important aspect of pronunciation. Then, answer the quiz.

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Multiple Choice

Linking consonant to consonant is an important part of:

• British English pronunciation

• American English pronunciation

• Australian English pronunciation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples demonstrates linking consonant to consonant?

• "cat dog"

• "flip phone"

• "big apple"

Multiple Choice

What should be done when linking a stop consonant to another consonant?

• Release the stop consonant fully

• Add an additional schwa sound between the consonants

• Stop the air briefly before releasing the sound

Multiple Choice

Which of the following consonants is NOT a stop consonant?

• t

• d

• s

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit of linking consonant to consonant in American English pronunciation?

• Enhances clarity and fluency in speech

• Emphasizes individual word boundaries

• Reflects a regional accent