IPA Vowel Review

The vowel [æ] is found in the words 'sat', 'fan', and 'land'. Which of the following words is NOT pronounced with the /æ/ sound?

• catch

• trap

• bake

• pack

The vowel [ɔ] is found in the words 'bought', 'caught', and 'hoard'. Which of the following words is NOT pronounced with the [ɔ] sound?

• hot

• short

• lord

• forge

Which of the following is the correct IPA transcription for the word 'love'?

• /lɒv/

• /ləv/

• /lʌv/

• /lɔːv/

The letter 'a' can be pronounced in many ways. How is the letter 'a' pronounced in the word 'astronomy'?

• /æ/

• /ə/

• /e/

• /eɪ/

The letter 'o' can be pronounced in many ways. How is the letter 'o' pronounced in the word 'women'?

• /ʊ/

• /ɒ/

• /ə/

• /ɪ/

The letter 'u' can be pronounced in many ways. How is the letter 'u' pronounced in the word 'use'?

• [u]

• [ʊ]

• [ju]

• [ʌ]

What is Stress?

• The structure that contains the vocal cords.

• The accent given to a specific syllable in a word.

• The simplification of sounds or words.

• The changes in voice during speech.

Which word has the sound [i]?

• Feet

• Nice

• Blue

• Pay

Which word has the [u] sound?

• Fries

• Blue

• Seat

• Make

Which words have a [i] sound?

• Meat

• Cold

• Heat

• Food

• Clean