Master the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) for Accurate English Pronunciation

Question 1

Which IPA symbol represents the voiced bilabial stop sound found in the word 'bag'?

Accepted Answer

/b/

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/p/

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/f/

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/m/

Question 2

Which IPA symbol is used to indicate the voiceless alveolar fricative sound, as heard in the word 'thin'?

Accepted Answer

/θ/

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/ð/

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/ʃ/

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/s/

Question 3

Which IPA symbol represents the voiced alveolar tap, as in the word 'letter'?

Accepted Answer

ɾ

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l

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ɹ

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r

Question 4

Identify the IPA symbol that represents the 'ng' sound in the word 'sing':

Accepted Answer

ŋ

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n

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m

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ɲ

Question 5

Which IPA symbol represents the voiceless glottal stop, as in the word 'uh-oh'?

Accepted Answer

ʔ

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ɦ

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h

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∅

Question 6

Which of the following IPA symbols represents the voiceless bilabial stop sound in the word "pot"?

Accepted Answer

[p]

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[d]

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[t]

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[b]

Question 7

Which of the following IPA symbols represents a voiced interdental fricative?

Accepted Answer

[ð]

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[z]

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[s]

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[θ]

Question 8

Which of the following words is pronounced with a voiceless velar fricative sound?

Accepted Answer

loch

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lock

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log

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lack

Question 9

What is the purpose of the IPA?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized system for representing the sounds of spoken language.

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To facilitate language learning for second language learners.

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To standardize spelling across different languages.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the IPA in language teaching?

Accepted Answer

It can be difficult for students to learn and remember.

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It helps students to develop accurate pronunciation.

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It facilitates communication between students from different language backgrounds.

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It raises students' awareness of the sound system of their own language.

Question 11

What is the IPA symbol for the glottal stop sound?

Accepted Answer

[ʔ]

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[h]

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[ɦ]

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[x]

Question 12

Which of the following is the IPA symbol for the voiceless velar plosive sound in the English word "cat"?

Accepted Answer

/k/

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/tʃ/

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/g/

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/dʒ/

Question 13

Which of the following IPA symbols represents a voiced dental fricative?

Accepted Answer

/ð/

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/f/

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/s/

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/ʃ/

Question 14

Which of the following is a monophthong?

Accepted Answer

/e/

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/ɔɪ/

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/aʊ/

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/eɪ/

Question 15

What is the IPA symbol for the voiceless labiodental fricative?

Accepted Answer

/f/

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/s/

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/θ/

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/v/

Question 16

Which of the following IPA symbols is used for the palatal approximant?

Accepted Answer

/j/

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/h/

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/w/

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/l/

Question 17

How many consonants are represented in the IPA?

Accepted Answer

24

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15

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30

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18

Question 18

Identify the IPA symbol that represents the vowel sound in the English word 'hat'.

Accepted Answer

/æ/

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/e/

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/uː/

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/ɑː/

Question 19

Which IPA symbol corresponds to the voiceless bilabial stop sound?

Accepted Answer

/p/

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/b/

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/t/

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/k/

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a diphthong in the English language?

Accepted Answer

/iː/

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/aɪ/

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/eɪ/

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/oʊ/

Question 21

Identify the IPA symbol used to indicate stress in a word.

Accepted Answer

ˈ

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*

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,

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/

Question 22

Which word exhibits primary stress on the second syllable?

Accepted Answer

computer

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banana

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apple

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table

Question 23

Describe the primary purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized system for representing the sounds of human speech.

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To facilitate the teaching of different languages.

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To analyze the grammatical structures of languages.

Question 24

Identify an advantage of using the IPA in teaching English pronunciation.

Accepted Answer

It enables learners to produce accurate pronunciations of English words.

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It simplifies the understanding of English grammar.

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It accelerates the acquisition of English vocabulary.

Question 25

Which word contains the sound represented by the IPA symbol /θ/?

Accepted Answer

thin

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then

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that

Question 26

Which of these sounds is voiceless?

Accepted Answer

/p/

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/m/

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/b/

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/n/

Question 27

The IPA symbol /ʊ/ represents the vowel sound in which word?

Accepted Answer

put

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pat

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pet

Question 28

What is the IPA transcription for the word 'tree'?

Accepted Answer

/triː/

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/treɪ/

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/tri/

Question 29

Which word contains the sound represented by the IPA symbol /ð/?

Accepted Answer

the

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thin

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thank

Question 30

Which of these IPA symbols represents a diphthong?

Accepted Answer

/aɪ/

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/ɑ/

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/i/

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/u/

Question 31

Identify the IPA symbol for the voiceless bilabial stop sound.

Accepted Answer

/p/

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/b/

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/f/

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/v/

Question 32

Which English word contains the vowel sound represented by the IPA symbol /i:/?

Accepted Answer

sheep

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book

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dog

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cat

Question 33

Transcribe the word 'the' in American English using the IPA.

Accepted Answer

/ðə/

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/θi/

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/ði/

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/deɪ/

Question 34

Which IPA symbol indicates a nasalized vowel sound?

Accepted Answer

◌̃

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ː

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ʃ

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ˈ

Question 35

Identify the IPA symbol for the voiceless alveolar fricative sound.

Accepted Answer

/s/

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/tʃ/

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/ʒ/

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/z/

Question 36

Which word has a different vowel sound from the others?

Accepted Answer

cough

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coffee

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enough

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rough

Question 37

Transcribe the word 'rhythm' using the IPA.

Accepted Answer

/ˈrɪðəm/

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/ˈɹɪðəm/

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/ˈrɛðəm/

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/ˈraɪðəm/

Question 38

Which linguistic feature is NOT represented by an IPA symbol?

Accepted Answer

Stress

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Nasalization

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Aspiration

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Vowel length

Question 39

What is the primary purpose of using the IPA in language learning?

Accepted Answer

To analyze and accurately represent speech sounds

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To standardize spelling systems

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To expand vocabulary

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To enhance writing skills

Question 40

Which statement about the IPA is accurate?

Accepted Answer

It is a universal set of symbols representing speech sounds.

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It is specific to the English language.

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It is exclusively used by linguists.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a symbol used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

Accepted Answer

@

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/θ/

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/ʃ/

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/ʊ/

Question 42

What is the IPA symbol for the sound made in the word "cat"?

Accepted Answer

/kæt/

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/kɑːt/

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/kat/

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/kɛt/

Question 43

Which of the following sounds is represented by the IPA symbol /θ/?

Accepted Answer

The sound made in the word "thin"

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The sound made in the word "cat"

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The sound made in the word "dog"

Question 44

The IPA symbol /ɔː/ represents the sound made in which of the following words?

Accepted Answer

thought

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cat

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dog

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sun

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a diphthong?

Accepted Answer

/aɪ/

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/p/

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/æ/

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/uː/

Question 46

Which of the following IPA symbols represents the vowel sound in the word 'seat'?

Accepted Answer

/i:/

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/æ/

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/e/

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/ɪ/

Question 47

What is the correct IPA transcription for the word 'thin'?

Accepted Answer

/θɪn/

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/fɪn/

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/sɪn/

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/ðɪn/

Question 48

Which IPA symbol represents the voiced counterpart of the sound /p/?

Accepted Answer

/b/

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/t/

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/f/

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/k/

Question 49

Which of the following words contains a diphthong?

Accepted Answer

Boy

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Sit

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Book

Question 50

What is the difference in pronunciation between the words 'ship' and 'sheep' according to the IPA?

Accepted Answer

The vowel sound in 'ship' is /ɪ/, while in 'sheep' it is /i:/.

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The consonant sound at the beginning of 'ship' is /ʃ/, while in 'sheep' it is /s/.

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The vowel sound in 'ship' is /i:/, while in 'sheep' it is /ɪ/.

Question 51

Which IPA symbol represents the final sound in the word 'rouge'?

Accepted Answer

/ʒ/

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/tʃ/

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/ʃ/

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/dʒ/

Question 52

How many syllables are there in the word 'international' according to its IPA transcription?

Accepted Answer

5

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6

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4

Question 53

The IPA symbol /ŋ/ represents which sound?

Accepted Answer

The 'ng' sound in 'sing'

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The 'n' sound in 'pen'

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The 'nk' sound in 'bank'

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The 'g' sound in 'go'

Question 54

What is the function of the IPA chart?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized system for representing the sounds of any language

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To translate English words into other languages

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To teach proper grammar and syntax

Question 55

Why is the IPA important for learners of English as a Second Language?

Accepted Answer

It helps learners understand and produce accurate English pronunciation, regardless of their native language.

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It improves their English grammar and writing skills.