Vowel Theory Quiz

Which vowel sound involves pushing the tongue as far forward and up toward the hard palate as possible?

• /a/

• /ɑ/

• /u/

• /i/

What is the position for the [ɑ] vowel?

• Tongue pushed as far forward and up

• Tongue pulled as far down and back

• Tongue pushed as far up and back

• Tongue pushed as far forward and down

What is the shape of the vowel space?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Square

• Diamond

How is the vowel space divided vertically?

• Close, Mid, Open

• Front, Central, Back

• Left, Right

• Close-mid, Open-mid

What is the position for the [u] vowel?

• Tongue pushed as far forward and up

• Tongue pushed as far up and back

• Tongue pulled as far down and back

• Tongue pushed as far forward and down

How is the vowel space divided horizontally?

• Close, Mid, Open

• Left, Right

• Front, Central, Back

• Close-mid, Open-mid

What is the shape of the lips important for in vowel articulation?

• Sound production

• Independently moving with the tongue

• Tongue movement

• Breathing

Vowel sounds are made_____ any obstruction to the air as it passes through the vocal tract.

The vowel space refers to the _____of the range of tongue positions used to make vowels.

The front of the tongue is

• the tip of the tongue

• the blade of the tongue

• the center of the tongue

• not a technical term used by phoneticians