English Phonetics and Phonology: Final Course Wrap Up

Introduction: This week we will study some regional differences in the pronunciation of the letters "wh", look at the category of English glides, and take a diagnostic quiz to see how much you have learned in this course. Follow your professor's instructions to complete the tasks below.

Task 1: /hwʌt dɪd ju seɪ/

Read the sentences in your natural accent. Then read them again and pronounced all of the "wh" words with the /hw/ variation.

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If you would like to see a video that goes into more detail about the differences between /w/ and /hw/, CLICK HERE.

Task 2: /lɪŋkɪŋ wɝdz wɪθ glaɪdz/

Click your group link and complete the virtual worksheet with your partners.

• Group 1: CLICK HERE
• Group 2: CLICK HERE
• Group 3: CLICK HERE
• Group 4: CLICK HERE

Task 3: /wʌt dɪd ju lɝn ɪn ðɪz kɔrs/

Click the link below and then go to the tab that corresponds to your group number.

• Diagnostic Quiz: CLICK HERE