Module 4

Question 1

IPA means

Answer 1

International Phonetic Alphabet

Question 2

The IPA was first published in X by the X

Answer 2

1888

Association Phonetique
Internationale

Question 3

Association Phonetique

Internationale is a group of French language teachers founded by

Answer 3

Paul Passy

Question 4

is independent of any

particular language and applicable to all languages

Answer 4

transcription of sounds of speech

Question 5

The phonetic script for English was created in X by X

Answer 5

1847

Isaac Pitman

Question 6

who was used as a model for the phonectic script for English

Answer 6

Henry Ellis

Question 7

this consonant sound is formed by closure or near closure of
the lips.

Answer 7

bilabial

p b m

Question 8

are consonant sounds that are formed by completely

stopping airflow.

Answer 8

Plosives

p b t d k g q

Question 9

these consonants are nasal occlusives, in which air escapes through the nose
but not through the mouth, as it is blocked by the lips or tongue

Answer 9

Nasal

m n

Question 10

this consonant sound is produced by bringing the mouth into position to block the passage of the
airstream, but not making complete closure, so that air moving through the mouth generates audible friction.

Answer 10

Fricative

f v s z x h

Question 11

this consonant sound is articulated with the lower lip

against the upper front teeth.

Answer 11

labiodental

f v

Question 12

this consonant is a consonant articulated with the tongue

against the upper teeth.

Answer 12

dental

alpha?

Question 13

this consonant sounds are produced with the tongue close to

or touching the ridge behind the teeth on the roof of the mouth

Answer 13

Alveolar

t d n r s z l

Question 14

is consonantal sound produced by vibrations between the active
articulator and passive articulator.

Answer 14

Trill

r

Question 15

these consonant sounds are made by releasing air past the sides of the
tongue whilst making a block in the middle

Answer 15

Lateral approximant

l

Question 16

this sound is produced by bringing one articulator in the vocal tract close to
another without, however, causing audible friction

Answer 16

Approximant

j

Question 17

consonant sound is produced by raising the blade, or front, of the tongue toward or
against the hard palate just behind the alveolar ridge.

Answer 17

Palatal

j

Question 18

this consonant is pronounced with the back part of the tongue against the soft palate,
also known as the velum, which is the back part of the roof of the mouth.

Answer 18

Velar

k g x

Question 19

this consonant is articulated with the back of the tongue against or near the uvula, that
is, further back in the mouth than velar sounds

Answer 19

Uvular

q

Question 20

this sound is made by abruptly closing the vocal cords (attack) and opening them again
(release).

Answer 20

Glottal

h

Question 21

these consonant sounds are articulated with the tongue

near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge.

Answer 21

Post alveolar