English Pronunciation Rules Quiz

What is the pronunciation rule for two vowels side-by-side?

• They make a short vowel sound.

• They make a long vowel sound of the first vowel.

• They are pronounced separately.

• They make a silent sound.

How is the double consonant 'TT' pronounced in General American English?

• As a 'D'

• As a single 'T'

• As a 'TH' sound

• As a 'T' sound

What sound does the letter 'C' make when followed by 'I', 'E', or 'Y'?

• A 'CH' sound

• An 'S' sound

• A 'G' sound

• A 'K' sound

What is the pronunciation of 'TION' at the end of a word?

• With a 'SH' sound

• With a 'T' sound

• With a 'Z' sound

• With a 'CH' sound

How is the letter 'S' pronounced at the end of a word?

• Like a 'Z'

• Like an 'S'

• Like a 'SH'

• Like a 'TH'

What is the rule for pronouncing 'X' before a stressed syllable?

• Like 'GZ'

• Like 'Z'

• Like 'KS'

• Like 'SH'

When is the letter 'Y' considered a vowel?

• When it is silent

• When followed by a consonant

• At the end of a word or syllable

• At the beginning of a word

What is the pronunciation of 'OU' in the word 'soup'?

• Like 'OW'

• Like 'U'

• Like 'OO'

• Like 'O'

What is the pronunciation of 'TH' in the word 'thought'?

• Like 'D'

• Silent

• Unvoiced

• Voiced

What is the pronunciation of 'EI' after 'C' in a stressed syllable?

• Like a long 'A'

• Like a long 'E'

• Like a short 'I'

• Like a short 'E'