American vs. British English - Vowel Sounds - Pronunciation differences
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English, Other
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6th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main focus of the collaboration between Rachel's English and Minoo's Anglo-Link?
Differences in English spelling
Differences in English grammar
Differences in English pronunciation
Differences in English vocabulary
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the 'ou' diphthong, what is a key difference between American and British pronunciation?
The amount of jaw drop
The length of the vowel
The pitch of the sound
The use of the schwa sound
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the 'a' vowel in 'hot' differ between American and British English?
It is pronounced with a higher pitch in American English
It has more lip rounding in British English
It is silent in British English
It is longer in British English
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the 'ae' vowel in American English when followed by a nasal consonant?
It changes to a different vowel sound
It is pronounced with an extra 'a' sound
It becomes a pure vowel
It is omitted
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the word 'can', how does the American pronunciation differ from the British?
The British version is silent
The American version has a longer vowel
The British version has a more pure vowel
The American version is pronounced with a higher pitch
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the 'irl' vowel in 'girl' pronounced differently in British English?
It is pronounced with a higher pitch
The 'ir' sound is included
The 'ir' sound is not included
It is longer in British English
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words does not include the 'irl' vowel?
First
World
Hot
Girl
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