Final Test

Supra-segmental Phonetics

1. What is the definition of intonation?

2. Determine the intonation of the following expression?
- Don’t worry, everything is going to be okey!
- Shall I open the window?
- Is it a girl or a boy?
- Is it your birthday today?
- I bought chocolate, milk, and sugar
- Please be patient!
3. What is meant by open transition and close transition in phonetics? Give examples
4. How should the words in sequence be pronounced? Give example!
5. What are the common characteristics of the weak forms in pronunciation? Give example
in a sentence!