Central and Back Vowels, Stress

In a noun, the stress is usually on the

• first syllable

• second syllable

In a verb, the stress is usually on the

• first syllable

• second syllable

In a compound word, the stress is usually on the

• first word

• second word

• prefix

• suffix

If a word has a prefix or suffix, the stress is usually on the

• prefix

• suffix

• root word

Which vowel is STRESSED?

• /ɝ /

• /ɚ /

Which vowel is STRESSED?

• /ʌ /

• /ə/

Which vowel is more LAX, produced with a CLOSED JAW POSITION, and UNROUNDED LIPS?

• /u/

• /ʊ /

The vowel /o/ is used only when the syllable is

• stressed

• unstressed

• neutral

Which two back vowels are often used interchangeably?

• /ʊ/ & /u/

• /ɔ/ & /u/

• /o/ & /ɑ/

• /ɔ/ & /ɑ/

What vowel is in the word "once"

• u

• o

• ʌ

• ɑ