How to Pronounce QUESTION -- American English Pronunciation

How to Pronounce QUESTION -- American English Pronunciation

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video tutorial focuses on the pronunciation of the word 'question', breaking it down into syllables and sounds. It covers the stress on the first syllable, the 'KW' consonant cluster, the air vowel, and the S and CH sounds. The tutorial includes a slow-motion demonstration and concludes with information on additional resources and subscription options.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary challenge in pronouncing the word 'question'?

It has three syllables.

The stress is on the second syllable.

It is a homophone.

It contains a difficult consonant cluster.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the tongue is involved in making the 'kW' sound?

The middle part of the tongue

The back part of the tongue

The tip of the tongue

The sides of the tongue

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the jaw during the pronunciation of the Air Vowel?

The jaw closes tightly.

The jaw moves side to side.

The jaw remains still.

The jaw drops.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the second syllable, what is unique about the 'CH' sound?

It is silent.

It involves a tongue tip release.

It requires the lips to be tightly closed.

It is pronounced as a 'T'.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you avoid doing when pronouncing the schwa in the word 'question'?

Making a separate schwa sound

Releasing the tongue from the roof of the mouth

Dropping the jaw

Touching the back of the bottom front teeth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the slow-motion demonstration in the video?

To compare different accents

To demonstrate the volume of the voice

To highlight the tongue and lip movements

To show the speed of pronunciation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find more resources on American English pronunciation according to the video?

On a different channel

In a local library

In the video description

In a dictionary