Intro To Tones & Pin Yin Flashcards
What are the types of initials mentioned?
Problem Initials, Tougher Initials, Easy Initials
What are the categories of finals mentioned?
Simple Finals, Compound Finals, Nasal Finals
What should you avoid when using tones?
Don’t go above or below your normal vocal range
What is the 15t tone referred to as?
Singing tone
What does the 15t tone represent?
Highest point of vocal range
What are the simple finals in the context of tones and pronunciation?
a, e, i, o, u, ü
How many different pronunciations does the vowel ‘a’ have?
3 different pronunciations
Provide an example of a word pronounced with ‘a’ like in ‘cat’.
cat
Provide an example of a word pronounced with ‘a’ like in ‘father’.
father
Provide an example of a word pronounced with ‘a’ like in ‘ten’.
ten
What does ‘他 怕 辣’ mean?
He/she/it doesn’t like spicy food
How is ‘他 怕 辣’ pronounced in pinyin?
Tā Pà là
What is the question form of ‘他 怕 辣 吗’?
doesn’t he/she/it like spicy food?
How is ‘他 怕 辣 吗’ pronounced in pinyin?
tà Pà là ma
What sound does the letter ‘B’ represent?
‘B’ sound is represented as ‘bà’ in ‘father’.
What is the relationship between ‘bà’ and ‘father’?
‘bà’ translates to ‘father’ in English.
What does ‘gēge’ mean?
‘gēge’ means ‘skill’.
How is the ‘h’ sound described in the context?
‘h’ is pronounced like in ‘loch’.
What is unique about the pronunciation of ‘T’, ‘p’, and ‘k’?
‘T’, ‘p’, and ‘k’ are heavily aspirated sounds.
Fill in the blank: The sound ‘h’ is softer for _______.
women.
