HOW TO PRONOUNCE the 24 English Consonants

The video tutorial explains the 24 consonant sounds in English, highlighting the difference between the 21 consonants in the alphabet and their various pronunciations. It covers the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols for each sound, providing examples for better understanding. The tutorial also discusses the variations in TH sounds and the differences in pronunciation between British and American English. The video aims to enhance the viewer's understanding of English phonetics and pronunciation.

How many consonant sounds are there in English?

• 20

• 26

• 24

• 21

What does the IPA stand for?

• International Pronunciation Association

• International Phonetic Alphabet

• International Phonetic Association

• Intercontinental Phonetic Association

Which sound is represented by the IPA symbol for 'ch' as in 'chat'?

• dʒ

• ʃ

• tʃ

• k

In the word 'finger', how is the 'g' pronounced?

• As in 'dog'

• As in 'sing'

• As in 'go'

• Silent

Which of the following words contains the 'th' sound as in 'think'?

• Clothe

• Brother

• That

• Month

Which word contains the 's' sound as in 'sit'?

• Zebra

• Basic

• Vision

• Pressure

Which word contains the 'z' sound as in 'zebra'?

• Should

• Vision

• Pressure

• Crazy

Which word contains the 'sh' sound as in 'should'?

• Casual

• Genre

• Pressure

• Vision

Which word contains the 'ng' sound as in 'singer'?

• Younger

• Finger

• Bank

• Uncle

Which word contains the 'r' sound as in 'right'?

• Weight

• Parent

• Swim

• Quit