LINGUISTICS (PHONETICS)

The word 'accelerate' is transcribed as-

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The correct transcription of the word 'hurt' is

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is the phonetic transcription of -

• rise

• rice

• raise

• risk

The letter 'o' in the word, 'about' is pronounced like the letter, 'o' in the word

• Go

• Boy

• Got

• Now

Choose the correct phonetic symbol for the underlined sound of the word:

WATER

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The number of vowel and consonant sounds in English is indicated respectively by

• 22, 22

• 5, 39

• 10, 34

• 20, 24

Which one of the following words does not have a silent letter?

• Cologne

• Handkerchief

• Music

• Design

Which of the following contains the words beginning with the same consonant sound?

• Cessation - Century

• Peruse - Bourgeon

• Base - Vase

• Cork - Fork

The correct phonetic symbol for the underlined sound of the word 'vision' is

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Which one of the following words does not have silent letter/letters?

• Debt

• Postman

• Gnarl

• Hour