Alphabet & Pronunciation

What Latin letter makes the English w sound?

• U

• A

• V

• X

K is a very common letter in the Latin alphabet.

• True

• False

What is a diphthong?

• a type of pasta

• 2 vowels together making only 1 sound

• a combination of 3 consonants

• another name for a short vowel

What letter replaces/represents J in the Latin alphabet?

• I

• U

• V

• K

How are long vowels indicated in Latin textbooks?

• they aren't!

• with a macron

• with an umlaut

• with an accent mark

Say the Latin word via, paying close attention to the sound of the red letter. Identify the English word that contains the same SOUND. (v)

• watermelon

• vanity

Say the Latin word canis, paying close attention to the sound of the red letter. Identify the English word that contains the same SOUND. (c)

• cat

• chirp

• cent

Say the Latin word proelium, paying close attention to the sound of the red letter. Identify the English word that contains the same SOUND. (oe)

• game

• built

• boil

Say the Latin word surgit, paying close attention to the sound of the red letter. Identify the English word that contains the same SOUND. (g)

• gem

• game

• jet

Say the Latin word celerrimē, paying close attention to the sound of the red letter. Identify the English word that contains the same SOUND. (ē)

• we

• high

• stay

• let