The Dentist Vowel
This week’s pronunciation class is all about the most open vowel sound in English. Watch the 2 minute video and take the quiz below:
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- Question 1 of 9
1. Question
1. Which number is /ɑː/ (tap to listen)?
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2. Question
2. Which word is NOT pronounced with /ɑː/?
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3. Question
3. Which is the mouth position for /ɑː/?
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4. Question
4. Which speaker is from the South of England?
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In the South, speakers will say /ɑː/ in the words AFTER, GLASS, DANCE and LAUGH. People from the North will make these with short /a/.
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5. Question
5. Which word contains /ɑː/?
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6. Question
6. Put the sounds in the order you hear them:
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7. Question
7. Which is NOT a word?
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8. Question
8. Which speaker is northern?
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Northern English speakers pronounce ASK, STAFF and MASK with short /a/, whereas southern English speakers pronounce them with /ɑː/.
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9. Question
10. Why do dentists ask patients to:
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They probably want to see inside your mouth.
