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Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)

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Question 41Question →

From the options lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the letter(s) underlined in the word y<u>a</u>cht.

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Answer: sausage

Answer

The word 'sausage' contains the same monophthong sound /ɒ/ as 'yacht'.
The underlined letter 'a' in 'yacht' is pronounced as the short open back rounded pure vowel /ɒ/. The word 'sausage' also features this exact short monophthong sound /ɒ/ in its primary syllable (/ˈsɒsɪdʒ/).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic transcription of the target word
The word 'yacht' is transcribed as /jɒt/, where the underlined letter 'a' represents the short pure vowel (monophthong) /ɒ/.
Correct phonetic identification of the target sound is required before evaluating distractors.
2
Analyze the vowel sounds of the given options
'sausage' = /ˈsɒsɪdʒ/ (/ɒ/);
'yawn' = /jɔːn/ (/ɔː/);
'pass' = /pɑːs/ (/ɑː/);
'yack' = /jæk/ (/æ/).
Transcribing options reveals the accurate monophthong sound in each candidate word.
3
Match the target sound to the corresponding option
'sausage' is the only option that shares the monophthong /ɒ/.
Selecting the word with the matching pure vowel sound completes the assessment.

Key Concept

Short open back rounded monophthong /ɒ/ sound matching
Question 42Question →

Fill in each blank with the appropriate International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol for the monophthong vowel sound highlighted in each word.

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The underlined letters ea in the word h<u>ea</u>rth produce the pure vowel sound , while the same spelling pattern ea in h<u>ea</u>ther produces the pure vowel sound .
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Answer

The first blank requires the long monophthong symbol /ɑː/, while the second blank requires the short monophthong symbol /e/.
In English phonetics as evaluated by the JAMB UTME syllabus, the spelling 'ea' in 'hearth' represents the long open back monophthong /ɑː/, whereas the same spelling 'ea' in 'heather' represents the short front mid-open monophthong /e/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pronunciation of the word 'hearth'.
The word 'hearth' is pronounced /hɑːθ/ in standard British English (Received Pronunciation).
The digraph 'ea' in 'hearth' functions as an exception where it represents the open back unrounded monophthong /ɑː/.
2
Analyze the pronunciation of the word 'heather'.
The word 'heather' is pronounced /ˈheð.ə/.
The digraph 'ea' in 'heather' represents the short front mid-open unrounded monophthong /e/.

Key Concept

Identifying pure vowel sounds (monophthongs) represented by variable orthographic spelling patterns.
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 43Question →

Which of the following words contains the same monophthong (pure vowel) sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in the word sw<u>or</u>d?

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Answer: chalk

Answer

The word 'chalk' contains the same monophthong sound /ɔː/ as found in 'sword'.
The underlined letters in 'sword' represent the long pure vowel sound /ɔː/. The word 'chalk' also contains the long pure vowel sound /ɔː/ (spelled with 'al'), making it the sound match.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic transcription of the target word
In the word 'sword', the letter 'w' is silent and the letters 'or' represent the long open-mid back rounded monophthong /ɔː/ (/sɔːd/).
Determining the precise International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol of the target monophthong is required before comparing option choices.
2
Transcribe and analyze each option word's vowel sound
'chalk' is pronounced /tʃɔːk/ (/ɔː/), 'word' is pronounced /wɜːd/ (/ɜː/), 'spot' is pronounced /spɒt/ (/ɒ/), and 'coal' is pronounced /kəʊl/ (/əʊ/).
Systematically mapping each option word to its IPA representation highlights identical sound matches and eliminates distractors.
3
Match the target monophthong sound with the correct option
'chalk' shares the identical /ɔː/ pure vowel sound with 'sword'.
Both words feature the same long back monophthong /ɔː/.

Key Concept

Monophthong (Pure Vowel) Identification: /ɔː/
Question 44Question →

Identify the word among the options that has the same monophthong sound as the letter underlined in the word b<u>u</u>ry.

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Answer: heifer

Answer

The word with the same monophthong sound is 'heifer'.
The letter 'u' in the target word 'bury' represents the short front monophthong /e/ (/ˈberi/). The word 'heifer' also features the /e/ monophthong in its first syllable (/ˈhefər/), making it the exact phonetic match.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the phonetic realization of the underlined letter in the target word.
The letter 'u' in 'bury' is pronounced as the short monophthong /e/ (IPA: /ˈberi/).
'Bury' is an exception to typical spelling rules where 'u' represents the short open-mid front unrounded vowel /e/.
2
Transcribe the vowel sounds in each option to find the matching monophthong.
'heifer' = /ˈhefər/ (/e/), 'curry' = /ˈkʌri/ (/ʌ/), 'fury' = /ˈfjʊəri/ (/ʊə/), 'busy' = /ˈbɪzi/ (/ɪ/).
Matching the target IPA symbol /e/ to the corresponding sound in the options.
3
Select the option that shares the identical monophthong sound /e/.
'heifer' contains the identical pure vowel /e/.
The digraph 'ei' in 'heifer' produces the pure vowel /e/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Estimated Time:45s
Question 45Question →

Complete the statement below by identifying the correct International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol for the monophthong sound in the specified word.

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In the word l<u>eo</u>pard, the underlined letters 'eo' represent the monophthong sound .
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Answer

The monophthong sound represented by the underlined letters 'eo' in 'leopard' is /e/.
The underlined digraph 'eo' in 'leopard' represents the short monophthong sound /e/, as pronounced in /ˈlep.əd/. It matches the pure vowel sound found in 'bed' and 'red'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pronunciation of the target word 'leopard'.
The word 'leopard' is phonetically transcribed as /ˈlep.əd/.
The digraph 'eo' in 'leopard' represents an irregular spelling pattern for a short pure vowel.
2
Determine the precise IPA symbol for the vowel sound.
The vowel sound is the short front unrounded monophthong /e/.
This is the same pure vowel sound heard in words such as 'bed', 'head', and 'many'.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Question 46Question →

The underlined letters in the word c<u>ou</u>sin represent a pure vowel sound. Which word features the same monophthong sound?

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Answer: flood

Answer

The word 'flood' contains the same monophthong sound /ʌ/ as the underlined letters in 'cousin'.
The underlined letters 'ou' in 'cousin' represent the short central monophthong /ʌ/. The word 'flood' also uses an irregular spelling ('oo') to produce the exact same short monophthong sound /ʌ/ (/flʌd/).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the monophthong (pure vowel sound) represented by the underlined letters 'ou' in 'cousin'.
The sound is the short central unrounded monophthong /ʌ/.
Phonetically, 'cousin' is transcribed as /ˈkʌz.n̩/, where 'ou' realizes the /ʌ/ phoneme.
2
Analyze the monophthong sound in each option.
'soup' has /uː/, 'flood' has /ʌ/, 'cough' has /ɒ/, and 'routine' has /uː/.
Transcribing each word isolates the exact pure vowel sound being tested.
3
Match the option containing the /ʌ/ sound.
'flood' (/flʌd/) shares the identical monophthong sound /ʌ/ with 'cousin'.
Both words feature non-standard spelling representations for the short vowel sound /ʌ/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels) - Short Vowel /ʌ/
Question 47Question →

Pair each of the given words with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol that correctly represents its primary monophthong sound. Which pairs correctly match each word to its vowel symbol?

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suite
myth
palm
foot

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Answer

The target words match their respective monophthong IPA symbols as follows: 'suite' matches /iː/, 'myth' matches /ɪ/, 'palm' matches /ɑː/, and 'foot' matches /ʊ/.
Each word correctly pairs with its monophthong sound based on Standard Received Pronunciation: 'suite' corresponds to /iː/, 'myth' corresponds to /ɪ/, 'palm' corresponds to /ɑː/, and 'foot' corresponds to /ʊ/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Transcribe 'suite' phonetically
The word 'suite' is pronounced /swiːt/, where the grapheme 'ui' represents the long pure vowel /iː/.
Identify the primary monophthong sound in 'suite'.
2
Transcribe 'myth' phonetically
The word 'myth' is pronounced /mɪθ/, where the letter 'y' represents the short pure vowel /ɪ/.
Identify the primary monophthong sound in 'myth'.
3
Transcribe 'palm' phonetically
The word 'palm' is pronounced /pɑːm/ with a silent 'l', where 'al' represents the long pure vowel /ɑː/.
Identify the primary monophthong sound in 'palm'.
4
Transcribe 'foot' phonetically
The word 'foot' is pronounced /fʊt/, where 'oo' represents the short lax pure vowel /ʊ/.
Identify the primary monophthong sound in 'foot'.

Key Concept

Monophthong (Pure Vowels) Phonetic Identification
Question 48Question →

From the options provided, which word has the same monophthong sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in w<u>oo</u>l?

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Answer: bush

Answer

The word 'bush' has the same monophthong sound (/ʊ/) as the underlined letters in 'wool'.
The underlined letters in 'wool' represent the short monophthong /ʊ/. Among the given choices, the word 'bush' also features this short pure vowel sound /ʊ/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the target monophthong sound in the given word
The underlined letters 'oo' in 'wool' represent the short pure vowel sound /ʊ/.
Determining the correct phonetic representation is necessary to match the sound accurately with the given options.
2
Analyze the vowel sound of each choice option
'bush' contains /ʊ/, 'pool' contains /uː/, 'tomb' contains /uː/, and 'blood' contains /ʌ/.
Phonetic breakdown reveals which option contains the identical monophthong /ʊ/.
3
Match the correct word containing the target monophthong
'bush' is the word containing /ʊ/.
Both 'wool' and 'bush' feature the short pure vowel sound /ʊ/.

Key Concept

Short vs. Long Pure Vowels (Monophthongs /ʊ/ vs /uː/)
Question 49Question →

From the options lettered A to D, choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letters in the word s<u>ie</u>ve.

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Answer: guilt

Answer

The word 'guilt' contains the same monophthong sound /ɪ/ as in 'sieve'.
The underlined letters 'ie' in 'sieve' represent the short monophthong sound /ɪ/. Among the options, 'guilt' (/ɡɪlt/) is the only word that contains this exact pure vowel sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound of the underlined letters in the target word
The underlined letters 'ie' in s<u>ie</u>ve are pronounced as the short pure vowel (monophthong) /ɪ/.
Despite the 'ie' spelling often representing /iː/ (as in 'chief'), in 'sieve' it produces the short lax vowel /ɪ/.
2
Analyze the vowel sound produced by each option
'thief' has /iː/, 'guilt' has /ɪ/, 'height' has /aɪ/, and 'friend' has /e/.
Determining the accurate International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) representation for each option isolates the exact matching monophthong.
3
Match the target monophthong sound to the correct option
'guilt' (/ɡɪlt/) shares the exact same /ɪ/ monophthong as 'sieve' (/sɪv/).
Both words contain the short close-mid front unrounded vowel /ɪ/.

Key Concept

Identification of the short monophthong vowel /ɪ/ across irregular orthographic spelling patterns.
Question 50Question →

Pair each target word listed on the left with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol on the right that correctly denotes the monophthong (pure vowel) sound produced by its underlined section.

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Items

clerk
wand
jealous
curd

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Answer

The correct pairings are: 'clerk' matches /ɑ:/, 'wand' matches /ɒ/, 'jealous' matches /e/, and 'curd' matches /ɜ:/.
In Standard British English (Received Pronunciation), each target word corresponds to a specific monophthong: 'clerk' contains the long /ɑ:/ sound, 'wand' contains the short /ɒ/ sound, 'jealous' contains the short /e/ sound, and 'curd' contains the long /ɜ:/ sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic pronunciation of the underlined letters in 'clerk'.
The letters 'er' produce the long back vowel /ɑ:/ as in 'palm' or 'father'.
In Received Pronunciation (RP), 'clerk' is pronounced /klɑːk/.
2
Identify the phonetic pronunciation of the underlined letter in 'wand'.
The letter 'a' produces the short back rounded vowel /ɒ/ as in 'lot' or 'spot'.
The influence of the preceding /w/ sound rounds the vowel to /ɒ/.
3
Identify the phonetic pronunciation of the underlined letters in 'jealous'.
The digraph 'ea' produces the short front vowel /e/ as in 'head' or 'bed'.
The word 'jealous' is transcribed phonetically as /ˈdʒeləs/.
4
Identify the phonetic pronunciation of the underlined letters in 'curd'.
The letters 'ur' produce the long central vowel /ɜ:/ as in 'nurse' or 'bird'.
The vowel sound in 'curd' is transcribed phonetically as /kɜːd/.

Key Concept

Identification of English Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Question 51Question →

Which of the following words contains the same pure vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter in y<u>a</u>cht?

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Answer: swan

Answer

The word 'swan' contains the same pure vowel sound /ɒ/ as 'yacht'.
In the word 'yacht', the letter 'a' represents the short monophthong /ɒ/. Among the given options, the word 'swan' also contains the pure vowel /ɒ/ (/swɒn/), making it the exact sound match.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound of the underlined letter in the target word.
In 'yacht', the underlined letter 'a' is pronounced as the short monophthong (pure vowel) /ɒ/.
Despite the spelling with 'a', the silent 'ch' leaves the vowel as the short open back unrounded vowel /ɒ/.
2
Analyze the vowel sound in each of the option words.
'swan' = /swɒn/ (/ɒ/), 'yawn' = /jɔːn/ (/ɔː/), 'chat' = /tʃæt/ (/æ/), 'yoke' = /jəʊk/ (/əʊ/).
Comparing the IPA transcriptions helps isolate the exact matching monophthong.
3
Select the option that matches the target vowel sound /ɒ/.
'swan' is the matching word.
Both 'yacht' and 'swan' share the identical monophthong /ɒ/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 52Question →

Complete the statement by identifying the correct International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol for the specified monophthong sound.

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The pure vowel sound represented by the underlined letters in the word c<u>ou</u>ntry is symbolized in IPA as .
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Answer

The pure vowel sound represented by 'ou' in 'country' is /ʌ/.
In English phonetics, the letter combination 'ou' in the word 'country' yields the short central unrounded monophthong /ʌ/. This same sound is present in words such as 'flood', 'blood', and 'couple'.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Determine the accurate phonetic transcription of the word 'country'.
The word 'country' is transcribed phonetically as /ˈkʌntri/.
Identifying the full transcription isolates the targeted vowel sound.
2
Isolate the monophthong sound produced by the underlined spelling pattern 'ou'.
The letters 'ou' in this context produce the short, open-mid back unrounded vowel sound.
Despite the 'ou' orthography, the vowel sound is short and pure rather than a diphthong.
3
Select the standard International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol matching this sound.
The sound is represented by the IPA symbol /ʌ/.
The symbol /ʌ/ represents the short monophthong heard in words like 'bus', 'flood', and 'tough'.

Key Concept

Identification of English Monophthongs (Short Vowel /ʌ/)
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 53Question →

Which of the following words contains the same pure vowel sound as the underlined letters in h<u>ei</u>fer?

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Answer: guest

Answer

The word 'guest' contains the same short monophthong /e/ as 'heifer'.
The underlined letters 'ei' in the target word 'heifer' produce the short monophthong /e/ (pronounced /ˈhef.ər/). Among the choices, the word 'guest' is pronounced /gest/, which features the exact same short monophthong vowel sound /e/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound of the underlined spelling pattern in the target word.
In the word 'heifer', the letter combination 'ei' is pronounced as the short monophthong /e/ (/ˈhef.ər/).
Establishing the correct IPA symbol for the target word is necessary to match it with the options.
2
Analyze the vowel sound present in each option.
'guest' has /e/, 'height' has /aɪ/, 'reign' has /eɪ/, and 'ceiling' has /iː/.
Distinguishing between pure monophthongs (short and long) and diphthongs isolates the matching sound.
3
Select the option that shares the target monophthong /e/.
'guest' (/gest/) matches /e/.
Both words feature the identical short front unrounded monophthong /e/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels) - /e/ sound identification across non-standard spelling patterns
Question 54Question →

Which of the words listed below shares the same pure vowel sound as the underlined letters in the word c<u>ou</u>rtesy?

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Answer: journey

Answer

journey
In the target word 'courtesy' (/ˈkɜːtəsi/), the underlined letters 'ou' represent the long central monophthong /ɜː/. Among the choices, 'journey' (/ˈdʒɜːni/) is the only word that features the exact same /ɜː/ vowel sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound of the target word
The underlined letters 'ou' in 'courtesy' (/ˈkɜːtəsi/) produce the long central pure vowel sound /ɜː/.
Recognizing the IPA sound /ɜː/ is essential for matching it accurately.
2
Analyze the vowel sounds in each option
'journey' has /ɜː/, 'mourn' has /ɔː/, 'courage' has /ʌ/, and 'scour' has /aʊə/.
Comparing each word's pronunciation against /ɜː/ identifies the exact phonetic match.
3
Select the correct word
'journey' contains the matching monophthong /ɜː/.
Both 'courtesy' and 'journey' realize their 'ou' spelling as the pure vowel /ɜː/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels) - /ɜː/ Sound Identification
Question 55Question →

Match each target word on the left with its corresponding International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol representing its primary monophthong (pure vowel) sound on the right.

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Items

blood
leopard
pretty
heart

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Answer

The correct matches pair 'blood' with /ʌ/, 'leopard' with /e/, 'pretty' with /ɪ/, and 'heart' with /ɑː/.
Each target word accurately pairs with its monophthong IPA symbol in Standard Received Pronunciation: 'blood' uses /ʌ/, 'leopard' uses /e/, 'pretty' uses /ɪ/, and 'heart' uses /ɑː/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary monophthong in 'blood'
Pronounced /ˈblʌd/, the vowel sound is /ʌ/.
The spelling 'oo' here produces the short open-mid back unrounded monophthong rather than /uː/ or /ʊ/.
2
Identify the primary monophthong in 'leopard'
Pronounced /ˈlepəd/, the stressed vowel sound is /e/.
The digraph 'eo' represents the short front unrounded monophthong found in 'bed'.
3
Identify the primary monophthong in 'pretty'
Pronounced /ˈprɪti/, the initial vowel sound is /ɪ/.
The letter 'e' is an exception to standard orthography and represents the short near-close front unrounded vowel.
4
Identify the primary monophthong in 'heart'
Pronounced /hɑːt/, the vowel sound is /ɑː/.
The letter sequence 'ear' produces the open back unrounded long monophthong.

Key Concept

Monophthong Phonetic Representation and Orthographic Exceptions
Estimated Time:1m 0s
Question 56Question →

Which International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol represents the pure vowel sound in the underlined letter of the word below?

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The underlined letter in the word b<u>u</u>ry represents the monophthong sound .
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Answer

The monophthong sound in 'bury' is /e/.
In Standard Received Pronunciation (RP) tested by JAMB UTME, the word 'bury' is pronounced /ˈberi/. The underlined letter 'u' corresponds to the short monophthong sound /e/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Examine the phonetic transcription of the target word 'bury'.
The Received Pronunciation (RP) transcription of 'bury' is /ˈberi/.
The orthographic letter 'u' in this word represents a short front unrounded monophthong.
2
Identify the specific pure vowel (monophthong) symbol for this sound.
The sound is represented by the IPA symbol /e/.
This is the same short vowel sound found in words such as 'head', 'bed', and 'many'.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Estimated Time:45s
Question 57Question →

Which of the following words contains the same pure vowel sound as the letter underlined in w<u>o</u>man?

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Answer: wool

Answer

wool
The underlined letter 'o' in 'woman' is articulated as the short monophthong /ʊ/. The word 'wool' (/wʊl/) shares this exact short pure vowel sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic sound of the underlined letter in the target word
The letter 'o' in 'woman' represents the short pure vowel sound /ʊ/.
Correctly identifying the target monophthong phoneme is necessary before comparing options.
2
Transcribe the primary vowel sound in each option word
'wool' has /ʊ/, 'pool' has /uː/, 'dull' has /ʌ/, and 'tomb' has /uː/.
Distinguishing short /ʊ/ from long /uː/ and central /ʌ/ identifies the exact match.
3
Select the option with the matching monophthong sound
The word 'wool' matches the /ʊ/ sound in 'woman'.
Both words feature the identical short rounded back monophthong /ʊ/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels) - /ʊ/ vs /uː/
Question 58Question →

Match each given English word on the left with the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol on the right that represents its main monophthong (pure vowel) sound.

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Items

suite
tomb
wolf
friend

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Answer

'suite' matches /iː/, 'tomb' matches /uː/, 'wolf' matches /ʊ/, and 'friend' matches /e/.
Each word maps directly to its corresponding IPA monophthong based on standard Received Pronunciation: 'suite' contains /iː/, 'tomb' contains /uː/, 'wolf' contains /ʊ/, and 'friend' contains /e/.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Transcribe the pronunciation of each target word to isolate its pure vowel sound.
'suite' -> /swiːt/, 'tomb' -> /tuːm/, 'wolf' -> /wʊlf/, 'friend' -> /frend/.
English orthography is irregular, so phonetic transcription is necessary to identify the exact monophthong quality.
2
Map each word's core vowel sound to its appropriate IPA symbol.
/iː/ for 'suite', /uː/ for 'tomb', /ʊ/ for 'wolf', /e/ for 'friend'.
Distinguishing long vs. short pure vowels ensures correct pairing with standard IPA notation.

Key Concept

Phonetic Symbol to Monophthong Sound Matching in English Orthography
Question 59Question →

Which of the following words contains the same pure vowel sound as the underlined section in qu<u>ay</u>?

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Answer: chief

Answer

The word 'chief' contains the same pure vowel sound (/iː/) as the underlined section in 'quay'.
The word 'quay' is phonetically transcribed as /kiː/, in which the letter combination 'ay' represents the long pure vowel sound /iː/. Among the choices, 'chief' (/tʃiːf/) also contains the long monophthong /iː/, making it the exact sound match.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the phonetic pronunciation of the target word
The word 'quay' is pronounced as /kiː/, where the underlined letters 'ay' produce the long pure vowel sound /iː/.
Recognizing rare spelling patterns is necessary to determine the exact monophthong sound.
2
Analyze the primary vowel sound in each option
'chief' has /iː/, 'day' has /eɪ/, 'pin' has /ɪ/, and 'quite' has /aɪ/.
Comparing phonetic transcriptions isolates the option sharing the target monophthong.
3
Select the option with the matching long monophthong sound
'chief' is the correct match as both 'quay' and 'chief' feature the /iː/ sound.
Both words contain the long front unrounded pure vowel /iː/.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels)
Question 60Question →

Identify the monophthong vowel sound in the word provided below.

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In the word br<u>oa</u>d, the underlined letter combination 'oa' produces the pure vowel sound .
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Answer

The correct International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbol for the underlined monophthong sound in 'broad' is /ɔː/.
The letter sequence 'oa' in the word 'broad' is pronounced as the long pure vowel /ɔː/. Unlike regular 'oa' words such as 'load' /ləʊd/ or 'toad' /təʊd/, 'broad' /brɔːd/ does not contain a gliding diphthong sound.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the pronunciation of the word 'broad'.
The word 'broad' is pronounced /brɔ��d/ in standard Received Pronunciation (RP).
Although the orthographic pattern 'oa' usually represents the diphthong /əʊ/ (as in 'road' or 'boat'), in 'broad' it forms an exception and represents a pure vowel sound.
2
Determine the exact monophthong phonetic symbol.
The sound produced is the long open-mid back rounded vowel, represented by the symbol /ɔː/.
A monophthong is a single, unchanged vowel sound produced without movement of the articulators from one position to another.

Key Concept

Monophthongs (Pure Vowels) - Exceptional Spelling Patterns (/ɔː/)
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