IPA 9.1 LESSON 1

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What is the definition of a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling, such as 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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What is the difference between 'wonder' and 'wander'?

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'Wonder' means to have a feeling of amazement or curiosity, while 'wander' means to move about without a fixed course or destination.

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Define the term 'syllable'.

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A syllable is a unit of pronunciation that has one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a part of a word.

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What is the role of intonation in spoken language?

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Intonation refers to the variation of pitch while speaking, which can convey different meanings or emotions.

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, such as in the words 'coin' or 'loud'.

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Explain the concept of 'stress' in pronunciation.

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Stress in pronunciation refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables or words in speech, which can change the meaning of a word or sentence.

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What is the difference between 'affect' and 'effect'?

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'Affect' is usually a verb meaning to influence something, while 'effect' is a noun meaning the result of a change.

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Define 'consonant blend'.

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A consonant blend is a group of two or three consonants that appear together in a word, where each consonant retains its sound, such as 'bl' in 'black'.

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What is the purpose of phonetic transcription?

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Phonetic transcription is a visual representation of speech sounds, used to show how words are pronounced.

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What is an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word, such as 'hot' and 'cold'.