ELSA Pronunciation & Phonetics Flashcards
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Which word contains the 'long e' vowel sound as in 'see'?
Answer: heat
The word 'heat' contains the long e sound /iː/, as in 'see' or 'feet'.
In American English, which word has a silent consonant?
Answer: knife
In 'knife,' the letter 'k' is silent; it is not pronounced in standard American English.
Which pair of words are minimal pairs (differ by only one sound)?
Answer: dog / log
'Dog' and 'log' differ only in their initial consonant sound (/d/ vs. /l/), making them a minimal pair.
Where is the primary stress in the word 'photography'?
Answer: Second syllable (pho-TOG-ra-phy)
In 'photography,' the stress falls on the second syllable: pho-TOG-ra-phy.
Which word ends with the /ʃ/ sound (as in 'shoe')?
Answer: rush
The word 'rush' ends with the /ʃ/ sound, the same sound heard at the beginning of 'shoe.'
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of sentence-level stress for emphasis?
Answer: All of the above are correct depending on intended meaning.
In English, shifting stress to different words changes the meaning, so all three examples are correct for their respective intended meanings.