BLA 2103 INTRODUCTION TO PHONETICS & PHONOLOGY
1.Identify and transcribe three English words each containing a different Diphthong(6 marks )
2.What are cardinal vowels? (4 marks)
3.Explain the difference between Segmental & supra-segmental phonology (4 marks)
4.With clear illustrations explain the following concepts:
i)Complementary distribution
ii)Free variation
iii)Labialization
iv)Narrow transcription
V)Weak syllable ( 10 marks )
5.Explain the three parameters used to classify consonant sounds with illustrations from the English
language ( 6 marks)
1.Identify and transcribe three English words each containing a different Diphthong(6 marks )
2.What are cardinal vowels? (4 marks)
3.Explain the difference between Segmental & supra-segmental phonology (4 marks)
4.With clear illustrations explain the following concepts:
i)Complementary distribution
ii)Free variation
iii)Labialization
iv)Narrow transcription
V)Weak syllable ( 10 marks )
5.Explain the three parameters used to classify consonant sounds with illustrations from the English
language ( 6 marks)
