PDF Notes: Lecture 3__251007_181927

What is the phonetic representation of the word 'perhaps'?

/pəˈhæps/

How is the vowel sound in 'stronger' pronounced?

/strɒŋ/

What is the phonetic transcription for 'superman'?

/ˈsuː.pə.mæn/

What vowel sound is typically replaced by a strong vowel in words spelt with 'a'?

/æ/

In which words is the strong pronunciation of 'ar' represented by /a:/?

Examples include 'particular', 'molar', and 'monarchy'.

What is the strong pronunciation for the adjectival ending {-ate}?

/eI/

How is the vowel sound in 'carrot' pronounced?

/ɒ/

What is the strong pronunciation for words spelt with 'or'?

/ɔ:/

What is the phonetic representation of 'settlement'?

/ˈsɛt.əl.mənt/

How is the vowel sound in 'perhaps' pronounced in a strong syllable?

/ɜ:/

What is the strong pronunciation for words spelt with 'u'?

/ʌ/

What is a close front vowel, and how is it represented in phonetics?

A close front vowel is represented by /i/.

In which position does the vowel /i/ commonly occur in words?

In word-final position in words spelt with final 'y' or 'ey', such as 'happy' /ˈhæp.i/ and 'valley' /ˈvæl.i/.

What is the effect of prefixes like 're', 'pre', and 'de' on vowel pronunciation?

They can lead to a strong vowel sound when they precede a vowel, as in 'react' /riˈækt/ and 'deactivate' /ˌdiˈæk.tɪ.veɪt/.

What is the phonetic representation of 'appreciate'?

/əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/

What is the significance of syllabic consonants in English phonology?

Syllabic consonants, such as /l/ and /n/, can serve as the center of a syllable in the absence of a vowel.

What is the most common syllabic consonant in English?

Syllabic /n/ is the most frequent syllabic consonant, often found in words like 'threaten' and 'threatening'.

How does syllabic /n/ behave after alveolar plosives?

It is commonly found after alveolar plosives and fricatives, where the plosive is released by lowering the soft palate.

What is the role of the schwa /ə/ in weak syllables?

The schwa is the most frequently occurring vowel in English, associated with weak syllables and described as 'lax'.

What is the phonetic representation of 'hilarious'?

/hɪˈleə.ri.əs/

How does the vowel in a weak syllable compare to that in a strong syllable?

The vowel in a weak syllable tends to be shorter and of lower intensity than in a strong syllable.

What is the phonetic representation of 'heaven'?

/ˈhɛv.ən/

What is the significance of the syllabic /l/ in English?

Syllabic /l/ is a noticeable example of a syllabic consonant, often found in words like 'cattle'.

What are the characteristics of strong syllables in English?

Strong syllables are longer, louder, and have a peak that determines their strength.