English 107 (Speech and Oral Communication)

Activity 1

On a short bond paper (Calibri, 12), do the following:

A. Provide 3 sample words for every English consonant sound.

B. Construct a sentence with the words you have provided in #1.
C. Transcribe the words using the IPA symbols.
D. Organize your words and sentences on a table.

Example
Sound Words Sentence IPA Transcription
Thin The thin old man is [ɵɪn]
[ɵ] Thirsty thirsty and breathless. [ɵəsti]
Breathless [brɛɵləs]

Activity 2

On a short bond paper(Calibri, 12), give 5 pairs of words for every minimal pair. Tabulate your words.

1. [i] – [ɪ]
e.g. bean - been
2. [o] – [ɔ]
3. [ɶ] – [a]
4. [e] – [ɶ]
5. [ʊ] – [u]
6. [p] – [f]
7. [b] – [v]
8. [t] – [ɵ]
9. [d] – [d]
10. [s] – [ʃ]
11. [z] – [ʒ]
12. [ʧ] – [ʤ]
13. [k] – [g]
14. [l] – [r]

Note: You will present your outputs on April 29, 2019. Be sure to practice thoroughly. Observe the
accurate articulation of the sounds including the words and sentences you have provided.