Phonetics Quizzes, Questions & Answers

Wаnt to hаve fun with phonetics? Tаke these quizzes аnd аnswer the questions similаr to the exаmples below: “Is it considered аlliterаtion if two or more neighboring words stаrt with different аllophones of the sаme phoneme?”, “Do onomаtopoeiаs hаve more intrinsic meаning thаn other words hаve?”, “Whаt is the term for ‘omission’ in phonetics?”, “Whаt is the proper wаy to mаrk а letter stressed in а nаme?”, аnd “Is there а definitive spelling for the shortened version of ‘аs per usuаl’?”.

This is one of the most interesting аspects of linguistics becаuse phonetics is the study of the sounds produced by а lаnguаge. Read More

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Phonetics And Phonology Exam Questions And Answers

Understanding the sounds of language is crucial for mastering linguistics. This phonetics and phonology test evaluates your knowledge of how speech sounds are produced, transmitted, and perceived. From articulatory mechanisms to...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 39074 | Last updated: Jan 24, 2025

Sample Question
What is the characteristic of diphthongs?

There are 3 vowel sounds.

There are 2 vowel sounds.

There are at least 2 vowel sounds and a consonant.

It is a combination between one consonant and a vowel.

Introduction To Phonetics Quiz

This quiz covers basic concepts of phonetics, including the identification of phonemes, the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), articulators, and the role of the soft palate in speech.

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 1528 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025

Sample Question
What is the name given to the smallest unit of speech?

Phoneme

Letter

Sound

Syllable

Test: Could You Pass This Phonetic Alphabet Trivia Quiz?

Could You Pass This Phonetic Alphabet Trivia Quiz? Phonetics has been used as a form of communication by the security forces. When the words are used in a given way, they portray a certain message that only a phonetic pro would...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 7149 | Last updated: Mar 18, 2025

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What is the phonetic word for "A"?

Able

Alpha

Affirmative

Affirm

Consonants Quiz: Test Your Skills

The Consonants Quiz: Test Your Skills is an interactive assessment tailored to evaluate your proficiency in identifying and understanding consonants in the English language. This quiz encompasses a diverse range of questions...

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 11283 | Last updated: Jun 27, 2024

Sample Question
Affricates begin as fricatives and end as plosives.

True

False

Phonemes

This Phonemes quiz assesses the ability to identify the number of phonemes in various English words, enhancing phonetic understanding crucial for language learning and teaching. It's suitable for learners and educators aiming to...

Questions: 21 | Attempts: 8728 | Last updated: May 24, 2024

Sample Question
How many phonemes are in the word cat?

1

2

3

4

5

6

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Different Sounds In English

Different sounds in English

(EN) Today's quiz is about sounds. (PT) O quiz de hoje é sobre diferentes tipos de sons. (EN) Choose the best alternative for each gap. (PT) Escolha a melhor alternativa para cada...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 8947 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

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I heard the ________________________ of a terrified woman.

Snort

Boo

Scream

Whimper

Word Stress Patterns

Word stress patterns

This quiz is for evaluate your process and your knowledge about this subject Good luck!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2081 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
What is word stress?

Is the syllable in a word where you doesn't make enfasis and the vowel sound is shorter

Is a word that is different to the other because the soud is high when you pronounce it

Is the syllable in a word where you make enfasis and the vowel sound is longer

Is the syllable in a word where you doesn´t make enfasis but the soun is longer

Phonetics Quiz

Phonetics is a branch of linguistics that studies how humans produce and perceive sounds, or in the case of sign languages, the equivalent aspects of sign. Phoneticians—linguists who specialize...

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 2001 | Last updated: Mar 17, 2025

Sample Question
Identify the transcription of the following word - sign

[sain]

[sin]

[sign]

Quiz On Week 2 Material

Quiz on Week 2 Material

This quiz assesses knowledge of American English phonetics, focusing on specific sounds in words like 'teeth' and 'gnat'.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1958 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Choose the best description for the first sound in the American pronunciation of the word 'teeth.'

Labial

Dental

Alveolar

Alveopalatal

Velar

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