Chapter 2

What is the primary focus of phonetics?

• The study of word meanings.

• The study of sentence structure.

• The study of speech sounds.

• The study of language history.

Which branch of phonetics deals with the physical properties of sound waves?

• Articulatory phonetics

• Auditory phonetics

• Acoustic phonetics

• Historical phonetics

Which branch of phonetics focuses on how sounds are produced?

• Acoustic phonetics

• Auditory phonetics

• Articulatory phonetics

• Perceptual Phonetics

What is a phonetic alphabet?

• The regular spelling system of a language.

• A system for writing speech sounds with a one-to-one correspondence between symbols and sounds.

• A system for writing word meanings.

• A system for transcribing stress.

Why is a standard spelling system (orthography) NOT suitable for phonetic transcription?

• It is too consistent.

• It has a one-to-one correspondence between letters and sounds.

• It does not consistently represent speech sounds.

• It is perfect for recording speech sounds.

What does IPA stand for?

• Internal Phonetic Association

• International Phonetic Alphabet

• International Phonology Association

• Internal Pronunciation Alphabet

What are the two principles on which the IPA was developed?

• Unambiguous and Usable

• Understandable and Universal

• Unambiguous and Universal

• Understandable and Usable

How many consonant sounds, vowel sounds, and diphthongs are there in English based on the book?

• 24 consonant sounds, 11 vowel sounds, and 2 diphthongs

• 25 consonant sounds, 12 vowel sounds, and 3 diphthongs

• 26 consonant sounds, 10 vowel sounds, and 4 diphthongs

• 23 consonant sounds, 13 vowel sounds, and 2 diphthongs

Which of the following is NOT a primary organ involved in speech production?

• Lungs

• Vocal folds

• Tongue

• Heart

What is the main function of the vocal tract in speech production?

• To pump blood to the lungs.

• To shape the airstream into different speech sounds.

• To digest food.

• To control breathing.