Understanding the /æ/ Vowel Sound

The video tutorial introduces the short vowel sound /æ/, provides examples of words containing this sound, and encourages learners to practice by listening and repeating the sound and words.

What is the phonetic symbol for the short vowel sound introduced in the video?

• /æ/

• /eɪ/

• /uː/

• /iː/

Which of the following words contains the /æ/ sound?

• tree

• trap

• book

• moon

Identify a word from the list that does not have the /æ/ sound.

• back

• lap

• stamp

• stone

Which word is not part of the practice session for the /æ/ sound?

• back

• top

• stamp

• trap

What is the correct pronunciation of the vowel sound in 'lap'?

• /oʊ/

• /iː/

• /eɪ/

• /æ/