Countries Again
This country starts with the /ʧ/ (CH) sound and is known for the Great Wall and dumplings.
China
This type of sound is made when air is partially blocked by your mouth, teeth, or lips.
Consonant
How do you pronounce this word:
gift?
with hard g
How do you pronounce this word:
city?
with soft c
This country begins with a voiceless /ʤ/ (J) sound and is famous for anime, sushi, and cherry blossoms.
Japan
How many consonant sounds do we have in English?
24
How do you pronounce this word:
gel?
with soft g
How do you pronounce this word:
commit?
hard c
This country’s name begins with a voiced /s/-like sound, and it contains a /d/ sound in the middle. It’s known for deserts, oil, and Mecca.
Saudi Arabia
How many vowel sounds do we have in English?
20
A soft candy that you chew but do not swallow.
GUM
How do you pronounce this word:
concentration?
con - hard c
centration - soft c
This country starts with a voiceless /θ/ (TH) sound, which is hard for many learners. It’s known for temples and spicy food.
Thailand
How many consonants do we have in the English alphabet?
21
In the word, “gentle,” G is soft. It is because of what letter?
E
How do you pronounce this word:
cello?
/tʃɛloʊ/ or like/chel-o/
This country’s name includes the /t/ sound and ends with a voiceless /k/ sound in the full name. It’s known for fast food, Hollywood, and freedom.
United States of America (USA)
What are the 21 consonants in the English alphabet?
b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, and z.
What is the tallest land animal in the world which has a long neck, long legs, and brown spots on its yellow body?
GIRAFFE
How do you pronounce this word:
curriculum?
/ɚˈɹɪkjələm/ or /kUHRrIkyUHlUHm/