Vowel Concept Quiz

Which one of these is considered one of the defining characteristics for each vowel?

• Height of the tongue

• Thickness of the tongue

• Length of the tongue

• Width of the tongue

When describing vowels, the configuration of the lips refers to....

• If the lips are touching eachother (bilabial)

• wether the lips are tensed, relaxed, rounded or not.

• how the lips move when we talk

• wether the lips are closed or open.

When we describe the position of the tongue in relation to the back of the mouth or the roof we are describing the b...

Vowels are always voiced, meaning they always vibrate.

• True

• False

When we talk about the "height" of the tongue we can say vowels are...

• Front, Central, Back

• Close, Mid, Open

• Tensed, Laxed

Which of these vowel sounds is open

• /i/ as in been

• /ʊ/ as in good

• /I/ as in bit

• /æ/ as in cat

Which of these vowel sounds is open

• /i/ as in been

• /ʊ/ as in good

• /I/ as in bit

• /æ/ as in cat

Which of the following vowel sounds is considered a diphthong?

• /i/ as in bee

• /eɪ/ as in bay

• /ɑ/ as in car

• /ɔ/ as in dog

Which of the following vowel sounds is considered a close vowel?

• /æ/ as in cat

• /i/ as in bee

• /ʊ/ as in good

• /ɑ/ as in car

Draw the Vocal Chart from memory.

Specify:

F: Front

C: Central

B: Back

CL: Close

M: Mid

O: Open