English Sound Patterns

Which of the following is a vowel sound in English: /k/, /i/, /s/?

• /i/

• /m/

• /k/

• /s/

Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'splash': /sp/, /sh/, /pl/?

• /sp/

• /spl/, /sh/

• /pl/

• /shh/

Is the sound /z/ voiced or voiceless?

• voiced

• voiceless

• silent

• muted

What is the diphthong in the word 'coin'?

• ni

• oi

• oc

• io

How many syllables are in the word 'elephant'?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is a vowel sound in English: /t/, /eɪ/, /f/?

• /z/

• /t/

• /eɪ/

• /f/

Identify the consonant cluster in the word 'strength': /str/, /ng/, /th/?

• /str/, /ng/

• /re/

• /th/

• /gh/

Is the sound /p/ voiced or voiceless?

• noisy

• voiceless

• silent

• voiced

What is the diphthong in the word 'loud'?

• ud

• ou

• ld

• lo

How many syllables are in the word 'computer'?

• 3

• 6

• 5

• 4