Pronunciation Test 2

Are son and sun pronounced the same way?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

"Son" and "sun" are actually pronounced exactly the same, with the same vowel that is found in "but" and "cut".

Does basic have an s or z sound?

• S

• Z

Does rule rhyme with fool?

• Yes

• No

Are where and were pronounced the same way?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

"Where" is pronounced like "air"; "were" is pronounced like "fur".

Does low rhyme with throw?

• Yes

• No

Does of have an f sound or a v sound?

• F

• V

Are roll and role pronounced the same way?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

Both have an "oh" sound, as in "go".

Does road rhyme with broad?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

"Broad" has the same vowel as "call".

Does food rhyme with good?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The "oo" in "food" is longer and pronounced with more rounded lips — as in "soon".

Is any pronounced like penny or nanny?

• penny

• nanny

Answer explanation

"Any" is pronounced as if it were spelled "ennie".