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    Which set of words has linking in connected speech?

    • Final trip
    • Baby boy
    • Nice food
    • Drink it
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Do you want to increase your knowledge about Phonology? Here are some interesting Phonology quiz questions and answers for you. Check them out! Phonology is the study of various patterns of sounds in a particular language and across languages, put more formally. Phonology can be called the study of the categorical organization of speech sounds in a language or languages; how speech sounds are organized in the mind and used to convey meaning. Best of luck with this quiz.

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  • 2. 

    Which word is stressed on the third syllable?

    • Latter

    • Go

    • Understand

    • Speed

    Correct Answer
    A. Understand
    Explanation
    The word "Understand" is stressed on the third syllable. The stress falls on the "der" syllable, making it pronounced as "un-der-STAND". This can be determined by breaking down the word into its syllables and identifying where the stress or emphasis is placed when pronouncing it.

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  • 3. 

    Which of these words contains the stress on the first syllable?

    • Parent

    • Introduce

    • Understand

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Parent
    Explanation
    The word "Parent" contains the stress on the first syllable. In this word, the emphasis is placed on the first syllable "par" while the second syllable "ent" is pronounced with less emphasis.

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  • 4. 

    Which word contains a diphthong?

    • Read

    • Eat

    • Flee

    • Fine

    Correct Answer
    A. Fine
    Explanation
    The word "Fine" contains a diphthong. A diphthong is a combination of two vowel sounds within the same syllable. In the word "Fine," the "i" and "e" create a diphthong sound, where the two vowel sounds blend together smoothly.

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  • 5. 

    Which word is stressed on the third syllable?

    • Alphabet

    • Interrupt

    • Decision

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Interrupt
    Explanation
    The word "Interrupt" is stressed on the third syllable. The stress falls on the "rup" syllable, making it the third syllable.

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  • 6. 

    Which word contains a diphthong?

    • Male

    • Meat

    • Coin

    • Go

    Correct Answer
    A. Coin
    Explanation
    The word "Coin" contains a diphthong. A diphthong is a combination of two vowels sounds pronounced in one syllable, where the sound starts at one vowel and glides into another. In the word "Coin," the "oi" combination represents a diphthong, as it combines the sounds of "o" and "i" in a single syllable.

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  • 7. 

    Which of the following pairs of words is an example of a minimal pair?  

    • Ship - Sheep

    • Cat - Cap

    • Book - Boot

    • Bag - Back

    Correct Answer
    A. Ship - Sheep
    Explanation
    Ship - Sheep: These words differ by a single phoneme (/ɪ/ vs. /iː/), making them a minimal pair.
    Cat - Cap: These words differ by more than one phoneme (/t/ vs. /p/ and the vowel sound).
    Book - Boot: These words differ by the vowel sound (/ʊ/ vs. /uː/).
    Bag - Back: These words differ by the final consonant (/g/ vs. /k/).

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  • 8. 

    Which of these words contains the stress on the first syllable?

    • Elephant

    • Bracket

    • Student

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. Student
    Explanation
    The word "Student" contains the stress on the first syllable. The first syllable "stu" is pronounced with more emphasis and is longer in duration compared to the second syllable "dent". This is evident when pronouncing the word and can be confirmed by consulting a dictionary or phonetic transcription.

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  • 9. 

    In phonology, what term describes a sound that is produced with complete closure of the vocal tract?

    • Fricative

    • Stop

    • Nasal

    • Lateral

    Correct Answer
    A. Stop
    Explanation
     A stop (or plosive) is a consonant sound produced by completely blocking the airflow in the vocal tract and then releasing it suddenly. Fricatives are produced with a narrow constriction causing turbulence, nasals involve airflow through the nasal cavity, and laterals involve airflow around the sides of the tongue.

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  • 10. 

    What is the term for a phonological process where two neighboring sounds become more similar to each other?

    • Assimilation

    • Dissimilation

    • Elision

    • Epenthesis

    Correct Answer
    A. Assimilation
    Explanation
    Assimilation: This is a process where a sound changes to become more similar to a neighboring sound.
    Dissimilation: This is the process where two similar sounds become less similar.
    Elision: This refers to the omission of a sound or syllable.
    Epenthesis: This is the insertion of an additional sound into a word.

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