Articulators
Which articulator moves the most when speaking?
Tongue
Which word contains the Long E sound: Ship or Sheep?
Sheep
Which sound uses the upper teeth and lower lip: B or V?
V
What does "Did you" commonly sound like in natural speech?
Didja
What does "Piece of Cake" mean?
Something very easy
Which articulators are used to produce the /f/ sound?
Upper teeth and lower lip
Which word contains the Short I sound: Live or Leave?
Live
Which word contains the soft TH sound: Thin or Tin?
Thin
What does "Got you" commonly sound like?
Gotcha
What does "Break the Ice" mean?
Start a conversation or make people feel comfortable
Which articulator lightly touches the teeth when producing the TH sound?
Tongue
What is the most common vowel sound in English?
Schwa (ə)
Which word contains the hard TH sound: Then or Den?
Then
What liaison pattern creates the CH sound in "Can't you"?
T + Y = CH
What does "Cut to the Chase" mean?
Get to the point
Which articulator helps create different vowel sounds by opening and closing?
Jaw
What is the correct pronunciation pattern of "banana"?
buh-NA-nuh
What is the main difference between S and Z?
Z has vibration; S does not.
What liaison pattern creates the J sound in "Did you"?
D + Y = J
What does "Under the Weather" mean?
Sick or not feeling well
Name the four main articulators discussed in class.
Tongue, Lips, Teeth, Jaw
Why are vowel sounds important?
Small vowel changes can completely change a word's meaning.
The letter X in "example" is pronounced as what?
Egz
Why are liaisons important in English communication?
They make speech sound smoother, more natural, and easier to understand.
What does "Hit the Nail on the Head" mean?
To be exactly correct