QUIZ_PRONUNCIATION_SYLLABLE, STRESS, INTONATION

How many syllables does the word "beautiful" have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is a syllable?

• A vowel sound

• A consonant sound

• A combination of vowel and consonant sounds

• A punctuation mark

How many syllables does the word "university" have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is stress?

• Pronouncing all syllables equally

• Pronouncing one syllable louder, higher, and longer

• Pronouncing only consonant sounds

• Pronouncing only vowel sounds

What are the three things you need to do to pronounce stress correctly?)

• Speak faster, louder, and lower

• Speak slower, louder, and higher

• Speak louder, higher, and longer

• Speak softer, lower, and shorter

What happens if you don't use stress correctly?

• People will understand you better.

• People will find it difficult to understand you.

• People will think you are speaking another language.

• People will ignore you.

What is the stress pattern for two-syllable verbs?

• The stress goes on the first syllable

• The stress goes on the second syllable

• The stress is equal on both syllables

• There is no stress pattern for two-syllable verbs

What is the purpose of stressing syllables?

• To make the word longer

• To add more letters to the word

• To pronounce it more strongly

• To change the meaning of the word

Which syllable has the primary stress in the word "California?"

• 1st
• 2nd
• 3rd
• 4th

When do we use rising intonation?

• Finished giving information.

• Yes/No questions

• Wh- questions

• Information you are certain about