Lesson 2: vowels, dipthongs, pronunciation Flashcards
Which are the three short vowels?
α*
ε
ο
- /α/ can be either short or long
Which are the three long vowels?
α*
η
ω
- /α/ can be either short or long
How is the dipthong “ει” pronounced?
“ει” is pronounced like the i in fatigue.
How is the dipthong “αι” pronounced?
“αι” is pronounced like the e in ten.
How is the dipthong “ου” pronounced?
“ου” is pronounced like the ou in soup.
How is the dipthong “αυ” pronounced?
two answers
“αυ” is pronounced:
[af] as in after, or
[av] as in calve
How is the dipthong “οι” pronounced?
“οι” is pronounced like the i in fatigue
How is the dipthong “ευ” pronounced?
two answers
“ευ” is pronounced:
[ef] as in left, or
[ev] as in level
Which are the two sets of double consonants that are pronounced [ng] as in bingo?
Which Greek word does Allen use as an example of this sound?
γγ
γκ
Example: ἄγγελος is pronounced as “angle-os” not “aggel-os”.
Which of the following is the smooth breathing mark?
ἀ or ἁ
ἀ
Which of the following is the rough breathing mark?
ἀ or ἁ
ἁ
Where should a breathing mark be placed in a word?
four answers
- over the initial vowel, or
- over the second vowel in the initial dipthong, or
- before the first letter if it is a capitalised vowel
- over ρ if it is the first letter
Which two letters are pronounced as /th/ ?
δ
θ
Which three letters and two dipthongs are all pronounced as the i in fatigue?
η ι υ ει οι
Which letter and which dipthong are pronounced as the e in ten?
ε
αι
