Discrimination Test - Consonant Visemes | Attempts: 689

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1/12 Questions

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- P / b / m
- W / qu
- S / z
- L

About This Quiz

This Discrimination Test focuses on identifying consonant visemes based on lip shapes. It assesses the ability to recognize visual cues in speech, crucial for effective communication and language learning.

Discrimination Test - Consonant Visemes - Quiz

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Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- P / b / m
- W / qu
- H
- R
Correct Answer

A. P / b / m

Explanation

This represents the viseme p / b / m like in pare, bare and mare - note how the mouth closes - this is true for almost all speakers.

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3.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- L
- R
- Th
- Sh / ch / j
Correct Answer

A. Th

Explanation

This represents the viseme th - like in this. The tongue protrudes slightly between the top and bottom teeth.

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4.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- F / v
- Th
- T / d / n
- P / b / m
Correct Answer

A. F / v

Explanation

This represents the viseme f/v like in fat and vat - note hoe the teeth are just visible touching the bottom lip.

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5.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- Th
- W / qu
- L
- Sh / ch / j
Correct Answer

A. Sh / ch / j

Explanation

This represents the sound sh / ch / j - like in sheep, cheap and jeep. The mouth is open and rounded with teeth visible.

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6.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- Sh / ch / j
- P / b / m
- W / qu
- Th
Correct Answer

A. W / qu

Explanation

This represents the sound w/qu like in wit and quit. The mouth is pursed - almost like a kiss.

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7.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- Th
- Sh / ch / j
- H
- K
Correct Answer

A. H

Explanation

This represents the viseme h like in hat - h is simply a breath of air with no particular lip pattern or movement.

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8.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- T / d /n
- R
- K
- L
Correct Answer

A. T / d /n

Explanation

This represents the viseme t/d/n like in tail, dale and nail. The tongue touches the back of the top teeth.

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9.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- F / v
- S / z
- W / qu
- Y
Correct Answer

A. S / z

Explanation

This represents the viseme s / z like in sue and zoo - note how the mouth widens and stretches with the teeth being visible.

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10.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- H
- F / v
- Y
- S / z
Correct Answer

A. Y

Explanation

This represents the viseme y - like in yellow. It is not a clear shape for lipreading. The tongue is humped towards the back of the mouth.

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11.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- Th
- W / qu
- H
- K
Correct Answer

A. K

Explanation

This represents the viseme k/g/ng like in kale and gale - this is a difficult shape to see as the sound is made mostly in the back of the throat.

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12.

Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- K
- R
- L
- Th
Correct Answer

A. R

Explanation

This represents the sound r - the tongue moves swiftly and the corners of the mouth may mouth slightly.

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