Phonetics and Phonology Quiz No. 2

Choose the correct fricative.

• V

• M

• P

• N

• T

Fricatives are consonant sounds that are formed by narrowing the vocal tract causing friction as the air passes through it.

• True

• False

Is T [t] unvoiced?

• No

• Yes

Is D [d] unvoiced?

• No

• Yes

What is the correct phonetic transcription of "Said"?

• sɪd

• sɛd

• səd

Is Sh [ʃ] unvoiced?

• Yes

• No

Is Zh [ʒ ] unvoiced?

• Yes

• No

Is this the correct phonetic transcription of "Should"?

ʃʊd

• Yes

• No

Is ˈspɛʃəl the correct phonetic transcription of "Special"?

• Yes

• No

Is Z [z] voiced?

• Yes

• No