Pronunciation (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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What is a key characteristic of vowel sounds?
What is a key characteristic of vowel sounds?
They are pure & don't glide
How does the letter 'a' sound?
How does the letter 'a' sound?
Like 'a' in 'father'
How does the letter 'i' sound?
How does the letter 'i' sound?
Like 'ee' in English
How does the letter 'w' sound?
How does the letter 'w' sound?
Like 'v' in 'van'
How does the letter 'z' sound?
How does the letter 'z' sound?
Like 'ts' in 'pets'
How is the 'ch' sound best described?
How is the 'ch' sound best described?
Throaty, like the Scottish 'loch'
How does the letter 'v' sound?
How does the letter 'v' sound?
Like 'f' in 'fan'
How does the diphthong 'ei' sound?
How does the diphthong 'ei' sound?
Like 'eye' or 'pie'
How does the diphthong 'au' sound?
How does the diphthong 'au' sound?
Like 'ow' in 'now'
Why should umlauts never be ignored?
Why should umlauts never be ignored?
They create different sounds & meanings
How do you make the 'ö' sound?
How do you make the 'ö' sound?
Say 'e' whilst rounding lips for 'o'
What usually indicates a short vowel?
What usually indicates a short vowel?
Double consonants following it
How should the final 'e' at word endings be pronounced?
How should the final 'e' at word endings be pronounced?
Always weakly, never silent