Linking

The "linking R" sound is used:

• only at the beginning of words.

• only at the end of words.

• when a word ending in a vowel sound is followed by a word starting with a vowel sound.

• always, regardless of surrounding sounds.

In the BBC accent, the phoneme "r" is not pronounced at the end of words like:

• car

• far

• here

• door

What is the difference between "intrusive R" and "linking R"?

• Intrusive R is added between two vowels within a word, while linking R is added between two words.

• Intrusive R is always pronounced as a schwa sound, while linking R can be pronounced as a variety of sounds.

• Intrusive R is only used in informal speech, while linking R is used in both formal and informal speech.

• There is no difference between intrusive R and linking R.

Why is the "t" sound aspirated in "keeps ticking" but not in "keep sticking"?

• It is always aspirated at the beginning of words.

• It is always unaspirated at the end of words.

• It depends on the following sound.

• There is no difference in aspiration.

The main reason to be aware of "linking R" sounds is to:

• speak faster.

• improve your spelling.

• sound more formal.

• avoid misunderstanding spoken words.

What is the purpose of using "minimal pairs" in the passage?

• To illustrate the distinction between sounds based on minimal differences.

• To test pronunciation accuracy.

• To show the importance of grammar.

• To demonstrate the meaning of words.

Which pair of words demonstrates the significance of juncture?

• car key /kɑː kiː/

• might rain /maɪt reɪn/ - my train /maɪ treɪn/

• dog park /dɒɡ pɑːrk/

• formula A /fɔːmjələr eɪ/ - alter ego /ˈɒltər ˈiːɡəʊ/

Which of the following statements about linking R is FALSE?

• Linking R is a phenomenon that occurs in connected speech.

• Linking R can be used to distinguish between words with different meanings.

• Linking R is always pronounced as a schwa sound.

• Linking R is only used in formal speech.

What is the role of juncture in English pronunciation?

• Juncture is used to indicate the relationship between sounds.

• Juncture is used to indicate the length of a vowel sound.

• Juncture is used to indicate the presence of a consonant sound.

• Juncture is used to indicate the stress of a word.

How does aspiration affect the pronunciation of "t" in English?

• Aspirated "t" is pronounced with a puff of air, while unaspirated "t" is not.

• Aspirated "t" is pronounced with a longer duration than unaspirated "t".

• All of the above.

• Aspirated "t" is pronounced with a higher pitch than unaspirated "t".