Phonology Quiz

What is a phoneme?

• A symbol representing a word

• A form of written language

• A distinctive sound with a function in a particular language

• A type of punctuation mark

How many phonemes are there in the English language?

• 36

• 26

• 44

• 52

What is elision in phonology?

• The omission of sounds in connected speech

• The emphasis placed on syllables

• The change in pitch of the voice

• The stress on certain words

What is the purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

• To represent the pronunciation of words

• To teach grammar rules

• To create new languages

• To standardize spelling

What does pitch refer to in phonology?

• The level of the voice

• The change in pronunciation

• The omission of sounds

• The stress on syllables

What is Received Pronunciation (RP) considered as?

• The standard accent

• A regional dialect

• A form of slang

• A non-standard spelling

What is stress in phonology?

• The emphasis placed on syllables in a word or sentence

• The level of the voice

• The change in pitch of the voice

• The omission of sounds in connected speech

What is the relationship between phonemes and graphemes?

• Graphemes are not used in phonology

• Each phoneme has its unique grapheme

• There is no relationship between them

• Multiple phonemes can be represented by the same grapheme

What is the purpose of simplified spelling systems for English?

• To address inconsistencies between sounds and letters

• To complicate the language further

• To introduce new accents

• To eliminate phonemes

What is covert prestige in phonology?

• The omission of phonemes

• The elimination of accents

• The gaining of status by non-standard accents

• The standard pronunciation in all regions