What is a dropped syllable?
Dropped Syllables in English Pronunciation

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10th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A syllable that changes the meaning of a word
A syllable that is pronounced more loudly
A syllable that is added to a word
A syllable that is not pronounced
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many syllables does the word 'actually' typically have when spoken naturally?
One
Four
Three or two
Five
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which syllable is often dropped in the word 'interesting'?
The last syllable
No syllable is dropped
The second syllable
The first syllable
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the word 'chocolate', how many syllables are typically pronounced?
Three
Two
One
Four
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words is commonly pronounced with a dropped syllable?
Camera
Banana
Elephant
Giraffe
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the game played in the video?
To learn new vocabulary
To practice using words with dropped syllables in sentences
To test grammar skills
To improve spelling
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main benefit of learning about dropped syllables?
To learn new words
To sound more natural and nativelike
To improve spelling
To sound more formal
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