Consonant Sounds and Pronunciation Quiz

Which word contains the consonant sound /ʒ/ as in "measure"?

• Treasure

• Pressure

• Question

• Gesture

Which word contains the consonant sound /ð/ as in "this"?

• Thin

• Think

• They

• Thank

Which word contains the consonant sound /z/ as in "zoo"?

• Rise

• Rice

• Police

• House

Which word has a silent consonant?

• Castle

• Call

• Case

• Cost

Which word has a silent /k/?

• King

• Kite

• King

• Know

Which of these words is a minimal pair with "ship"?

• Sheep

• Cheap

• Sheet

• Slip

Which of these words is a minimal pair with "bat"?

• Back

• Mat

• Bet

• Bad

Which word is stressed on the second syllable?

• Conflict

• Record

• Debate

• Cover

Which word has primary stress on the first syllable?

• Begin

• Include

• Interest

• Enjoy

True or False: The /r/ sound is pronounced in all positions of the word in British English.

• True

• False