Difference In US English And UK English, The Sound /R/

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    British English pronounces its /r/ sound at all times.

    • True
    • False
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Explore the nuances of the \/r\/ sound in US and UK English through this engaging quiz. Understand pronunciation differences, the contexts in which \/r\/ is vocalized in British English, and the concept of intrusive \/r\/. Ideal for learners interested in phonetics and linguistic variations.

Difference In US English And UK English, The Sound /R/ - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    How is bar pronounced in British English?

    • BÉ‘:

    • BÉ‘:r

    Correct Answer
    A. BÉ‘:
    Explanation
    The correct pronunciation of "bar" in British English is "bɑ:".

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  • 3. 

    How is air pronounced in British English

    • EÉ™

    • Er

    • əɪ

    Correct Answer
    A. EÉ™
    Explanation
    In British English, the word "air" is pronounced as "eÉ™". This pronunciation is a combination of the vowel sound "e" and the schwa sound "É™". The "e" sound is a mid-front vowel sound, similar to the sound in words like "bet" or "set". The schwa sound "É™" is a neutral vowel sound, often found in unstressed syllables. When combined, these two sounds create the pronunciation "eÉ™" for the word "air" in British English.

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  • 4. 

    When do British pronounce the sound /r/?

    • If it follows a vowel.

    • If it's followed by a vowel

    • If it follows a nasal

    • If it's followed by a nasal

    Correct Answer
    A. If it's followed by a vowel
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "If it's followed by a vowel." In British English, the sound /r/ is usually pronounced when it is followed by a vowel sound. This is known as the linking /r/ and is commonly heard in phrases like "car and driver" or "far away." The /r/ sound is not pronounced when it is followed by a consonant sound or at the end of a word.

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  • 5. 

    What is an intrusive /r/?

    • An /r/ that we can put in any place

    • An /r/ that follows another /r/ sound/

    • An /r/ that is added in a situation, where none exist.

    Correct Answer
    A. An /r/ that is added in a situation, where none exist.
    Explanation
    This answer correctly identifies an intrusive /r/ as being added in a situation where none exist. This means that the /r/ sound is inserted into a word or phrase where it is not naturally pronounced.

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  • 6. 

    Choose the correct pronunciation of sorry in British English.

    • SÉ’rɪ

    • SÉ‘:rɪ

    • SÉ‘:ɪ

    • Sɒɪ

    Correct Answer
    A. Sɒrɪ
    Explanation
    The correct pronunciation of "sorry" in British English is "sɒrɪ."

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  • 7. 

    The sound /r/ in British English is usually pronounced ...

    • Light

    • Hard

    • Silent

    • Silent, with the exception if it's followed by a vowel

    Correct Answer
    A. Silent, with the exception if it's followed by a vowel
    Explanation
    In British English, the sound /r/ is usually pronounced silently, meaning it is not pronounced at all. However, there is an exception to this rule when /r/ is followed by a vowel. In such cases, the /r/ sound is pronounced.

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  • 8. 

    Rhotic speakers will not pronounce the sound /r/, unless it is followed by a vowel

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Rhotic speakers do pronounce the sound /r/ even if it is not followed by a vowel. This means that they pronounce the /r/ sound in words like "car" or "park" even when it is not immediately followed by a vowel sound. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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  • 9. 

    The sound /r/ in US English is pronounced ...

    • Light

    • Silent

    • Hard

    • What /r/?

    Correct Answer
    A. Hard
    Explanation
    The sound /r/ in US English is pronounced "hard" because it is produced by vibrating the back of the tongue against the roof of the mouth. This sound is distinct and audible, unlike a silent sound.

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  • 10. 

    Rhotic speakers pronounce the /r/ in their words

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Rhotic speakers are those who pronounce the /r/ sound in their words. This means that they do not drop or omit the /r/ sound at the end of words or before consonants. Instead, they fully articulate the /r/ sound. Therefore, the statement "Rhotic speakers pronounce the /r/ in their words" is true.

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  • 11. 

    How is teacher pronounced in American English?

    • Ti:tʃə

    • Ti:tʃər

    Correct Answer
    A. Ti:tʃər
    Explanation
    The correct pronunciation of "teacher" in American English is "ti:tʃər". The "ti:tʃ" sound represents the "ch" sound, as in "church". The "ər" at the end represents the schwa sound, which is a neutral vowel sound. Therefore, the correct pronunciation is "ti:tʃər".

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  • 12. 

    The sound /r/ in US English is usually pronounced hard, while in British English it is mostly very___________ or silent

    Correct Answer
    light, Light
    Explanation
    In US English, the sound /r/ is typically pronounced with a strong and distinct articulation. On the other hand, in British English, the sound /r/ is often pronounced very lightly or even silent.

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  • 13. 

    Choose the correct pronunciation of sorry in US English

    • SÉ’rɪ

    • SÉ‘:rɪ

    • SÉ‘:ɪ

    • Sɒɪ

    Correct Answer
    A. Sɒrɪ
    Explanation
    The correct pronunciation of "sorry" in US English is sɒrɪ.

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  • 14. 

    In which of these words do You pronounce the sound /r/? (There is no correct answer, this is all up to your own pronunciation, you can check more than one box)

    • Car

    • Teacher

    • Far

    • Cart

    • Ear

    • Bar

    • Hard

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Car
    A. Teacher
    A. Far
    A. Cart
    A. Ear
    A. Bar
    A. Hard
    Explanation
    The sound /r/ is pronounced in all of the given words: Car, Teacher, Far, Cart, Ear, Bar, and Hard.

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