English Phonetics and Phonology: Exploring Consonant Clusters

Introduction: This week we will review the concept of consonant clusters. Follow your professor's instructions to complete the tasks below.

Task 1: /ridiŋ fʌni poʊəmz/

Let's start with a little warm up. You will read two humorous poems written in IPA and interpret them into standard English. Click your group link below.

• Group 1: CLICK HERE 
• Group 2: CLICK HERE 
• Group 3: CLICK HERE 
• Group 4: CLICK HERE 
• Group 5: CLICK HERE

Task 2: /ɛkˈsplɔrɪŋ ˈkɑnsənənt ˈklʌstɚz/

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
• Group 5: CLICK HERE