Spanish Pronunciation and Alphabet Sounds

Which of these letter combinations is NOT considered part of the standard Spanish alphabet?

• Ch

• Ll

• Rr

• Ñ

Why is learning the sounds of Spanish vowels important?

• They are difficult to pronounce.

• Spanish is mostly a phonetic language.

• They are only used in certain words.

• They change their sound often.

How does the letter 'C' sound in the Spanish word "Ciudad" (city)?

• Like a 'k'

• Like an 's'

• Like a 'ch'

• Like a 'g'

What is special about the pronunciation of the letter 'H' in Spanish?

• It always sounds like 'ch'.

• It is always silent.

• It sounds like 'j'.

• It changes its sound depending on the vowel.

How is the "ll" sound typically pronounced in Spanish?

• Like the "j" in "jump"

• Like the "y" in "yes"

• Like the "ch" in "church"

• Like the "sh" in "shoe"

What sound does the letter "ñ" make in Spanish?

• Like the "n" in "no"

• Like the "ng" in "sing"

• Like the "ny" in "canyon"

• Like the "m" in "mom"

When "qu" is followed by "e" or "i" in Spanish, what sound does it make?

• A "kw" sound

• A "g" sound

• A "k" sound

• A "ch" sound

How is the letter "v" pronounced in Spanish?

• Like the "v" in "van"

• Like the "b" in "bat"

• Like the "f" in "fan"

• Like the "w" in "water"