Vowel Theory Quiz

Which vowel sound involves pushing the tongue as far forward and up toward the hard palate as possible?

• /a/

• /ɑ/

• /u/

• /i/

What is the position for the [ɑ] vowel?

• Tongue pushed as far forward and up

• Tongue pulled as far down and back

• Tongue pushed as far up and back

• Tongue pushed as far forward and down

What is the shape of the vowel space?

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Square

• Diamond

How is the vowel space divided vertically?

• Close, Mid, Open

• Front, Central, Back

• Left, Right

• Close-mid, Open-mid

What is the position for the [u] vowel?

• Tongue pushed as far forward and up

• Tongue pushed as far up and back

• Tongue pulled as far down and back

• Tongue pushed as far forward and down

How is the vowel space divided horizontally?

• Close, Mid, Open

• Left, Right

• Front, Central, Back

• Close-mid, Open-mid

What is the shape of the lips important for in vowel articulation?

• Sound production

• Independently moving with the tongue

• Tongue movement

• Breathing

Vowel sounds are made (a)   any obstruction to the air as it passes through the vocal tract.

The vowel space refers to the (a)   of the range of tongue positions used to make vowels.

The front of the tongue is

• the tip of the tongue

• the blade of the tongue

• the center of the tongue

• not a technical term used by phoneticians