Phonetics and Phonology Quiz

What is the branch of linguistics that deals with speech sounds?

• Semantics

• Morphology

• Syntax

• Phonology

Which branch of linguistics focuses on how sounds function in a particular language?

• Syntax

• Pragmatics

• Semantics

• Phonetics

What is a unit of sound that distinguishes one word from another in a particular language?

• Syntax

• Grapheme

• Morpheme

• Phoneme

How many vowel letters are there in English?

• 5

• 12

• 21

• 26

Which consonant is described as a bilabial and labiovelar sound?

• /m/

• /p/

• /w/

• /b/

Which group of consonants includes sounds produced with more obstruction of the airflow?

• Plosives

• Fricatives

• Nasals

• Approximants

How many short vowels are there in British English?

• 8

• 12

• 5

• 7

Which diphthong is represented by the IPA symbol /eɪ/?

• /ɔɪ/

• /ʊə/

• /aɪ/

• /ɪə/

What is the symbol for the English vowel sound in the word 'sheep'?

• /ɔ:/

• /ɑ:/

• /ɜ:/

• /i:/

Which consonant sound is represented by the symbol /ʤ/?

• /p/

• /t/

• /d/

• /k/