Exploring Sounds in British English

What is the IPA symbol for the monophthong sound in 'cat'?

• /ɑ:/

• /ɪ/

• /e/

• /æ/

Identify the diphthong sound in the word 'coin'.

• /eɪ/

• /aɪ/

• /oʊ/

• /ɔɪ/

Which IPA symbol represents the consonant sound in 'fish'?

• /v/

• /p/

• /s/

• /f/

Match the IPA symbol /ɪ/ to a word that contains it.

• boot

• bit

• bat

• bet

Transcribe the word 'dog' using IPA symbols.

• /dɒg/

• /dog/

• /dɔɡ/

• /dɑg/

What is the IPA symbol for the monophthong sound in 'see'?

• /ɪ/

• /aɪ/

• /eɪ/

• /iː/

Identify the diphthong sound in the word 'play'.

• /eɪ/

• /oʊ/

• /ɛ/

• /aɪ/

Which IPA symbol represents the consonant sound in 'shoe'?

• /s/

• /ʃ/

• /z/

• /h/

Match the IPA symbol /ʊ/ to a word that contains it.

• foot

• footprint

• fool

• food

Transcribe the word 'hat' using IPA symbols.

• /hætɪ/

• /hæt/

• /hætʊ/

• /hɑt/