The Sounds of Language : Phonetics

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Explore the Sounds of Language

Test your knowledge of phonetics with our engaging quiz! Designed for language enthusiasts, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the sounds that make up human languages. Whether you're a teacher, student, or just curious about phonetics, this quiz offers an opportunity to learn and grow.

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10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LearningSound234

1. One of the reasons for the discrepancy between pronunciations and written representation is because English is spoken differently around the world.

True

False

2. What is the advantage of fixed spellings?

A. Written words are represented with more than a single set of meanings.

B. Contributes to reading comprehensibility

C. Not used in official capacities

3. What is phonetics?

A. Study of words and their parts.

B. Study of language and it's structure

C. Study of the sounds made in the production of human languages.

D. Study of the patterns of sounds in a language and across languages.

4. Consonants are sounds produced by passing air through different shapes of the mouth, and with the air stream relatively unobstructed.

True

False

6. Choose the correct statement about fricatives.

A. There are 6 fricative phonemes

B. Fricatives phonemes are not produced with vibration in the vocal cords.

C. The fricative sounds of /v,ð,z,ʒ/ are voiced

8. How are vowel sounds are characterized?

A. Air stream obstructed by the narrow passage

B. Air stream unobstructed by the narrow passage.

C. Air stream are unobstructed by the glottis.

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