2. Phonetics & Pronunciation
Segmental Sounds — Quiz
Test your understanding of segmental sounds with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following French vowel sounds is produced with the tongue in a low-front position and the lips unrounded, similar to the 'a' in 'cat' but more open?
Question 2
What is the primary articulatory difference between the French consonant $\text{/f/}$ (as in 'femme') and $\text{/v/}$ (as in 'ville')?
Question 3
An English speaker might pronounce the French word 'plus' (more) as 'ploos'. Which specific French vowel sound are they mispronouncing?
Question 4
Which of the following pairs of French words demonstrates a minimal pair based on the distinction between the oral vowel $\text{/ɛ/}$ and the nasal vowel $\text{/ɛ̃/}$?
Question 5
When an English speaker pronounces the French word 'rouge' (red), they might struggle with the 'r' sound. What is the correct articulation of the French 'r'?