American vs. British English - Vowel Sounds - Pronunciation differences

American vs. British English - Vowel Sounds - Pronunciation differences

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video explores the differences in vowel sounds between American and British English, focusing on the 'ou', 'ae', and 'irl' vowels. Rachel collaborates with Minoo from Anglo-Link to demonstrate these differences, highlighting pronunciation variations such as jaw drop and lip rounding. The video concludes with a call to explore more resources on Rachel's English and Minoo's channel.

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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