Exploring Phonology Concepts

What is the difference between the vowel sounds in 'bit' and 'beat'?

• The vowel sound in 'bit' is /ɪ/ and in 'beat' is /iː/.

• The vowel sound in 'bit' is /ʌ/ and in 'beat' is /eɪ/.

• The vowel sound in 'bit' is /ɪː/ and in 'beat' is /ɪ/.

• The vowel sound in 'bit' is /e/ and in 'beat' is /æ/.

Identify the syllable structure of the word 'banana'.

• CVC-CV-CV

• CVC-CVC-CV

• CV-CVC-CV

• The syllable structure of 'banana' is CVC-CV-CVC.

How many vowel sounds are present in the word 'thought'?

• 2

• 3

• 0

• 1

Analyze the syllable structure of the word 'computer'.

• 3 syllables

• 2 syllables

• 4 syllables

• 5 syllables

Differentiate between the vowel sounds in 'cat' and 'cot'.

• The vowel sound in 'cat' is /eɪ/ and in 'cot' is /oʊ/.

• The vowel sound in 'cat' is /æ/ and in 'cot' is /ɒ/ (British) or /ɑ/ (American).

• The vowel sound in 'cat' is /ɛ/ and in 'cot' is /aɪ/.

• The vowel sound in 'cat' is /ɪ/ and in 'cot' is /ʌ/.

What is the syllable structure of the word 'elephant'?

• 4 syllables

• 5 syllables

• 3 syllables

• 2 syllables

How many syllables are in the word 'unbelievable'?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 4

Identify the vowel sounds in the word 'flower'.

• e, i

• u, y

• o, e

• a, i

What is the difference in vowel length between 'ship' and 'sheep'?

• The vowel in 'ship' is short, while the vowel in 'sheep' is long.

• Both vowels in 'ship' and 'sheep' are short.

• The vowel in 'ship' is long, while the vowel in 'sheep' is short.

• The vowel in 'ship' is long, and the vowel in 'sheep' is also long.

Analyze the syllable structure of the word 'extraordinary'.

• 4 syllables

• 5 syllables

• 6 syllables

• 7 syllables