IPA Vowel Pronunciation Quiz

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1. What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'Dork'?

/d?rk/

/d??k/

/d?rk/

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Dork' is /d??k/. The phonetic transcription helps in accurately representing the sounds in the word, with the double question marks indicating a slight variation in the vowel sound.

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About This Quiz

This exercise focuses on identifying and matching words with their correct International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) vowel symbols. It enhances your understanding of phonetic transcription, crucial for linguistics, improving pronunciation, and language learning.

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2. What is the correct pronunciation for the word 'Steam'?

/sti?m/

/stɛm/

/swiːm/

/steɪm/

The correct pronunciation of 'Steam' is /stiːm/. The IPA phonetic transcription represents the pronunciation of the word following standard English phonetic rules.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Steam' is /stiːm/. The IPA phonetic transcription represents the pronunciation of the word following standard English phonetic rules.

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3. How do you pronounce the word 'Start'?

/st??rt/

/st?rt/

Strik

Star

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Start' is '/st??rt/'. The other options are incorrect pronunciations of the word.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Start' is '/st??rt/'. The other options are incorrect pronunciations of the word.

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4. How do you pronounce the word 'week'?

/wɪk/

/wɛk/

/wi?k/

/weɪk/

The correct pronunciation of 'week' is /wiːk/ with a long 'ee' sound.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'week' is /wiːk/ with a long 'ee' sound.

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5. How is the word 'Lurk' pronounced?

/lurk/

/l?rk/

/l?:rk/

/l??rk/

The correct pronunciation of 'Lurk' is /l?:rk/ with a long 'u' sound.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Lurk' is /l?:rk/ with a long 'u' sound.

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6. Lark

/lirk/

/lærk/

/l?:rk/

/lʊrk/

The correct pronunciation of 'Lark' is /lɑːrk/ where the 'a' sound is pronounced as 'ah'. Pronouncing it as /lærk/, /lirk/, or /lʊrk/ would be incorrect.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Lark' is /lɑːrk/ where the 'a' sound is pronounced as 'ah'. Pronouncing it as /lærk/, /lirk/, or /lʊrk/ would be incorrect.

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7. What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'Food'?

/food/

/fu?d/

/fɒd/

/fud/

The correct pronunciation of the word 'Food' is /fu?d/. Incorrect answers:
- /fud/: Incorrect pronunciation missing the 'oo' sound.
- /food/: Incorrect pronunciation overemphasizing the 'oo' sound.
- /fɒd/: Incorrect pronunciation not including the correct vowel sound.

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8. What is the phonetic pronunciation of the word 'Foot'?

/fɔːt/

/fiːt/

/f?t/

/fuːt/

The correct phonetic pronunciation of 'Foot' is /fʊt/, where the 'oo' sounds like the 'oo' in 'book'. Options '/fuːt/', '/fɔːt/', and '/fiːt/' have different vowel sounds and are not the correct pronunciation.

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9. How do you pronounce the word 'Cool'?

/ku?l/

Kool

Kaul

/kʌl/

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10. How is the term 'Corn' pronounced?

/k?n/

/k??n/

/k?rn/

The correct pronunciation of 'Corn' is /k??n/ with the emphasis on the second syllable.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Corn' is /k??n/ with the emphasis on the second syllable.

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11. How is the word 'far' pronounced?

/f??r/

/faɪr/

/fær/

/fɜːr/

The correct pronunciation of the word 'far' is /fɑːr/. The incorrect answers provided (/faɪr/, /fɜːr/, /fær/) have different vowel sounds that do not match the pronunciation of 'far'.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'far' is /fɑːr/. The incorrect answers provided (/faɪr/, /fɜːr/, /fær/) have different vowel sounds that do not match the pronunciation of 'far'.

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12. How is the word 'Seat' pronounced?

/se?t/

/sa?t/

/si?t/

/set/

The correct pronunciation of 'Seat' is /si?t/, where the 'ea' makes the long 'ee' sound.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Seat' is /si?t/, where the 'ea' makes the long 'ee' sound.

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13. Stern

/stern/

/st?:rn/

/st?rn

/st?rn/

The correct pronunciation of 'Stern' is /st??rn/ with a long 'e' sound represented by the double question mark (?). This sound is commonly found in words like 'her' or 'fern', emphasizing the elongation of the vowel. It is important to pay attention to the pronunciation key to accurately articulate the word.

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14. What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'sport'?

/sport/

/sp?ɹt/

/sp??rt/

/spɔːrt/

The correct pronunciation of 'sport' is /sp??rt/ with the stress on the first syllable.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'sport' is /sp??rt/ with the stress on the first syllable.

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15. How is the word 'scream' pronounced?

/skrim/

/skri?m/

/skram/

/skreem/

The correct pronunciation of 'scream' is /skriːm/, with a long 'ee' sound.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'scream' is /skriːm/, with a long 'ee' sound.

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16. How is the word 'seem' pronounced?

/s?m/

/si?m/

/se?m/

/s?im/

The correct pronunciation of 'seem' is represented by the phonetic transcription /si?m/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, with a long 'ee' sound and a final 'm' sound.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'seem' is represented by the phonetic transcription /si?m/. The correct stress is on the first syllable, with a long 'ee' sound and a final 'm' sound.

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17. What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'Harsh'?

/hɑːrʃ/

/haːʃ/

/h???/

/h?rʃ/

The correct pronunciation of 'Harsh' is /h??ː/. The incorrect answers provided are similar but not the correct phonetic pronunciation of the word.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Harsh' is /h??ː/. The incorrect answers provided are similar but not the correct phonetic pronunciation of the word.

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18. Rude

/ruɪd/

/ru:dʒ/

/ru?d/

/ru:d/

The correct pronunciation of 'Rude' is /ru?d/. The question is asking for the phonetic pronunciation, not alternative spellings or incorrect pronunciations.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Rude' is /ru?d/. The question is asking for the phonetic pronunciation, not alternative spellings or incorrect pronunciations.

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19. How is the pronunciation of the word 'Born'?

/b??n/

/born/

/b?n/

/b?rn/

The correct pronunciation of 'Born' is /b??n/, where the symbol '?' represents the 'or' sound in 'born'.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Born' is /b??n/, where the symbol '?' represents the 'or' sound in 'born'.

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20. What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'Dull'?

/dōl/

/dʊl/

/dul/

/d?l/

The correct pronunciation of 'Dull' is /dʌl/ with a short 'u' sound.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of 'Dull' is /dʌl/ with a short 'u' sound.

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21. How is the word 'puke' pronounced?

/pju?k/

/puːk/

/pɪk/

/puk/

The correct pronunciation of the word 'puke' is /pju?k/ with the 'j' sound followed by 'ook'. The other options do not accurately represent the pronunciation of the word.

Explanation

The correct pronunciation of the word 'puke' is /pju?k/ with the 'j' sound followed by 'ook'. The other options do not accurately represent the pronunciation of the word.

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22. What is the correct pronunciation of the term 'Psalm'?

/psalm/

/s??m/

/p-salm/

/sa-lm/

The term 'Psalm' is pronounced as /sɑːm/, with the 'P' being silent.

Explanation

The term 'Psalm' is pronounced as /sɑːm/, with the 'P' being silent.

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23. Rock

/r?b/

/r?k/

/r?æz/

/r?tʃ/

The correct IPA transcription for the word 'Rock' is /r?k/. In phonetics, the symbol '?' represents a glottal stop, which is the sound made when the vocal cords close; it is the sound in the middle of the English word 'button'.

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