Quiz 1 Phonetics

What is Phonology?

• The study of rhythm, pitch, volume, and intonation

• The study of the sound system of a particular language

• The study of the telephone

• Refers to cultural rules of a community

What does phonetics refer to?

• The complete loss of a sound in rapid connected speech

• A condition where you are constantly attached to your phone

• Areas such as rhythm, pitch, volume, and intonation

• Study of sounds on an individual basis and how they are articulated

What type of sounds belong to the consonant group called plosives?

• r, j, w

• b, p, t, d, k, g

• m, n, ŋ

• tʃ, dʒ

What type of sounds belong to the consonant group called fricatives?

• b, p, t, d, k, g

• m, n, ŋ

• f, v, s, z, ʃ

• r, j, w

Which one is a voiceless glottal fricative consonant?

• /g/

• /h/

• /s/

• /l/

Is this statement True (T) or False (F)?

A vowel involves vibration of vocal folds, so the vocal cords should be opened.

• T

• F

Is this statement True (T) or False (F)?

All consonants should involve the vibration of vocal cords, so there should be audible friction in the larynx.

• T

• F

Is this statement True (T) or False (F)?

Place of articulation of consonant describes where the audible friction occurs in the vocal tract above the larynx.

• T

• F

How many phonemes are in English ?

• 41

• 42

• 43

• 44

The following sounds are voiceless sounds, except:

• /θ/

• /s/

• /g/

• /p/