Phonology Quiz

The /h/ sound is classified as what type of sound?

• Voiced bilabial

• Voiced velar

• Voiceless glottal

• Voiceless labiodental

What is meant by a "natural class" of sounds in phonology?

• Sounds that occur frequently in nature

• Sounds that share features and behave similarly phonologically

• Sounds that are difficult to articulate

• Sounds that can be used interchangeably in words

What is the onset in the syllable structure?

• The consonant or consonants before the nucleus

• The vowel in the middle of the syllable

• The rhyme of the syllable

• The coda at the end of the syllable

What is phonology primarily concerned with?

• The physical articulation of speech sounds

• The grammar of a language

• The meaning of words

• The abstract or mental aspect of sounds in language

What must a syllable contain to be considered complete?

• A consonant

• A vowel or vowel-like sound

• A diphthong

• A rhyme

Which of the following is a voiced palatal sound?

• /ʃ/

• /ʧ/

• /ʤ/

• /k/

Which of the following is an example of a closed syllable?

• No

• Me

• Cup

• I

What are bilabial sounds?

• Sounds formed with the upper teeth and lower lip

• Sounds formed using both upper and lower lips

• Sounds produced with the tongue tip

• Sounds produced with the back of the tongue

Which of the following sounds is described as voiceless?

• Z-Z-Z-Z

• V-V-V-V

• S-S-S-S

• All of the above

What type of sound is represented by the symbol /f/?

• Voiced velar

• Voiced bilabial

• Voiceless labiodental

• Voiced dental