Quiz on Phonetics and Phonology

What is the smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another?

• Minimal pair

• Allophone

• Diphthong

• Phoneme

Which of the following refers to the study of sound systems in a language?

• Transcription

• Articulation

• Phonology

• Phonetics

What is a pair of words that differ by only one phoneme called?

• Diphthong

• Allophone

• Minimal pair

• Phoneme

Which of the following is NOT an active articulator?

• Lips

• Lower Lip

• Alveolar Ridge

• Tongue

What is the role of the epiglottis in speech?

• Controls airflow

• Blocks the nasal cavity

• Shapes sounds

• Produces sound

Which part of the vocal tract is responsible for producing nasal sounds?

• Glottis

• Larynx

• Nasal Cavity

• Oral Cavity

What type of vowel is produced when the tongue moves toward the center of the mouth?

• Nasal Vowel

• Monophthong

• Centring Diphthong

• Closing Diphthong

Which of the following is an example of a tense vowel?

• /iː/

• /ɛ/

• /ʊ/

• /ɪ/

What is the primary function of the larynx?

• To produce nasal sounds

• To block airflow

• To contain the vocal cords

• To shape sounds

Which of the following describes the difference between /p/ in 'piece' and 'play'?

• Front vs. back

• Nasal vs. oral

• Voiced vs. voiceless

• Aspirated vs. not aspirated