Vowel Sounds

Which of these vowel sounds is considered a monophthong?

• /æ/

• /aɪ/

• /eɪ/

• /oʊ/

How many vowel phonemes are there in Standard American English?

• 24

• 17

• 15

• 20

What is the difference between a long vowel and a short vowel sound?

• Long vowels are always in uppercase

• Long vowels sound like the letter name; short vowels do not

• Short vowels are louder

• Long vowels are stressed; short vowels are not

Which word contains a short "o" sound?

• Rope

• Rose

• Rob

• Road

Which word has a diphthong vowel sound?

• Boy

• Ten

• Cat

• Sit

Which term describes two vowels pronounced together in one syllable as a gliding sound?

• Triphthong

• Diphthong

• Schwa

• Monophthong

Which of the following is an example of a diphthong?

• /a:/

• /e/

• /aɪ/

• /u:/

What does “vowel length” refer to?

• The number of letters in the vowel

• The frequency of use in language

• The duration of the vowel sound when spoken

• The pitch of the vowel sound

Which of the following is an example of the triphthong /aɪə/?

• Player

• Blue

• Liar

• Flower

Which of the following triphthongs can be found in the word “liar”?

• /əʊə/

• /eɪə/

• /aɪə/

• /aʊə/