IPA Certification Test! Trivia Quiz

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1. Bug

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The given answer "ʌ" is correct because it represents the correct pronunciation of the vowel sound in the word "bug". The other options do not accurately represent the correct pronunciation of the word.

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IPA stands for International Profession Certification Association, and the IPA is a legally registered entity in the United States. It is one of the highest authoritative certification agencies in the world. The IPA plays an integral role in the field of professional qualifications certification and other associated areas. Take this... see morequiz and test your knowledge concerning IPA certification. see less

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2. [e]

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3. Fir

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4. [ɔ]

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The correct answer is "yawn" because the phonetic symbol [ɔ] represents the vowel sound in words like "yawn." The other words listed do not contain this specific vowel sound.

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5. Pea
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6. For the next section, choose the correct word for each symbol.

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The correct answer is "Huzzah! I'm so excited!" because it is the only phrase that expresses a positive and enthusiastic emotion. The other phrases either convey negative emotions or confusion.

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7. Crop

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The given correct answer, ɒ, is a vowel sound in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) that represents the "short o" sound, as in the word "lot" or "hot." It is a low back vowel sound, meaning that the tongue is positioned low and towards the back of the mouth when producing this sound.

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8. Bonus! What is the sound and what is the length of that sound in the word "Pete"?

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In the word "Pete," the sound represented by the letter 'e' is typically a short [e]. It is not a long [I], short [i], half-long [i], or half-long [æ]. The pronunciation of this word can vary slightly depending on regional accents, but the most common pronunciation is with a short [e] sound.

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9. [æ]

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10. What sentence has the greatest number of LONG vowels?  (be sure to pay attention to rules and count those that are actually LONG, not just POTENTIALLY long)

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The sentence "All these silly burgers belong to Sue" has the greatest number of LONG vowels. The long vowels in this sentence are the "ee" in "these," the "i" in "silly," the "ur" in "burgers," and the "ue" in "Sue."

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Bug
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Fir
[ɔ]
Pea
For the next section, choose the correct word for each symbol.
Crop
Bonus! ...
[æ]
What sentence has the greatest number of LONG vowels?  (be sure...
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