Chapter 4: English Vowels

What defines a vowel in phonetics?

• It is produced with airflow blocked.

• It involves complete closure in the mouth.

• It is produced without obstruction in the vocal tract.

• It is always voiceless.

All English vowels are:

• Voiceless

• Voiced

• Glottal

• Aspirated

Which of the following is NOT a vowel sound?

• /iː/

• /aɪ/

• /n/

• /æ/

The core of a syllable is always:

• A consonant

• A vowel

• A glottal stop

• A stress mark

Which term refers to a vowel made with a single tongue position?

• Diphthong

• Triphthong

• Monophthong

• Syllabic consonant

What is the tongue height of /æ/?

• High

• Mid

• Low

• Central

Which of the following is a high front vowel?

• /iː/

• /ɑː/

• /ʊ/

• /ɒ/

Which vowel is a central mid vowel?

• /ə/

• /æ/

• /iː/

• /uː/

Which is a back low vowel?

• /uː/

• /ɜː/

• /ɑː/

• /e/

Which of the following is a back rounded vowel?

• /æ/

• /iː/

• /ʊ/

• /ʌ/