Phonaesthetics

What adjective describes pleasant sounds?

What combination of sounds often suggests the movement of light?

• gl___

• fl___

• ___ash

• ___umble

Answer explanation

e.g. glace, glade, glamour, glance, glare, glass, glaze, gleam, glimmer, glimpse, glint, glisten, glister, glitter, gloaming, gloom, gloss, glow, glower

What combination of sounds often suggests a violent impact?

• gl___

• fl___

• ___ash

• ___umble

Answer explanation

e.g. clash, crash, dash, flash, gash, gnash, lash, mash, slash, smash, thrash

Words beginning with "fl___" (flail, flame, flap, flash, flee, flicker, fling, flurry, flush, fly) often describe…

Answer explanation

A sudden, quick movement.

Which of the following are short vowel sounds?

• cat

• quick

• twine

• flame

Which of the following are long vowel sounds?

• pet

• been

• tone

• hot

What kind of sound are "d" "b" and "g"

• plosives

• nasals

• liquids

• fricatives

What kind of sound are "f" and "th"

• liquids

• nasals

• fricatives

• affricates

What qualities are typically suggested by voiceless plosives like "t", "k" and "p"

• light, flowing, smooth

• harsh, sharp, staccato

• soft, hissing

What qualities are typically suggested by nasals such as "m" and "n"?

• forceful, strong

• harsh, sudden

• calming, soothing