Review vowels and diphthongs in English

What is the sound of the word 'bird'?

• /bɪrd/

• /bərd/

• /bɜːd/

• /bɜrd/

Identify the sound in 'sofa'.

• /soʊ.fɑː/

• /səʊ.fə/

• /ˈsɒ.fə/

• /ˈso.fə/

Which sound is in the word 'play'?

• The sound /p/.

• The sound /eɪ/.

• The sound /aɪ/.

• The sound /lɛɪ/.

Find the sound in 'boy'.

• /aɪ/

• /ɔɪ/

• /eɪ/

• /ɔː/

Which word contains the /ɜː/ sound?

• log

• mother

• bat

• herb

Choose the word with the /ə/ sound?

• pear

• peach

• orange

• banana

What is the sound in 'day'?

• /oʊ/

• /aɪ/

• /eɪ/

• /ɛ/

Which word has the /ɔɪ/ sound?

• bay

• toy

• topper

• tapper

Does the word 'fur' contain the /ɜː/ sound?

• Yes

• Sometimes

• Only in certain accents

• No

Is the /ə/ sound present in 'about'?

• Yes, but only in the British pronunciation of 'about'.

• No, the /ə/ sound is not present in 'about'.

• Yes, the /ə/ sound is present in 'about'.

• The /ə/ sound is only in 'about' when spoken quickly.