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Introduction to Phonetics in South Asia

Phonetics

Basic phonetic concepts relevant to South Asian languages for middle school students.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 10+ Apr 1, 2026

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This study set covers Phonetics through 12 practice questions. Basic phonetic concepts relevant to South Asian languages for middle school students. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 Which part of your mouth do you use to produce the 'p' sound in Hindi?

A Your tongue tip
B Your lips
C Your teeth
D Your throat

2 The 't' sound in Bengali (e.g., 'tota' meaning parrot) is often pronounced with the tongue touching which part of the mouth?

A The roof of the mouth (alveolar ridge)
B The back of the throat
C The lower lip
D The upper teeth

3 In many South Asian languages, the 'a' sound in 'ama' (mother) is similar to the 'a' in which English word?

A cat
B car
C cup
D call

4 The 'sh' sound in Urdu (e.g., 'shah') is made by blowing air over which part of your tongue?

A The middle of the tongue
B The tip of the tongue
C The back of the tongue
D The sides of the tongue

5 Which of these is a nasal sound, often produced with air coming through the nose, found in many Indian languages?

6 The 'k' sound in Tamil (e.g., 'kaasu' meaning money) is produced at the back of your:

A Mouth
B Nose
C Throat
D Ears

7 When you make the 'l' sound in Punjabi, your tongue usually touches the:

A Back of your teeth
B Roof of your mouth
C Lower jaw
D Nasal passage

8 What is the primary difference in how the 'b' sound is made in Marathi compared to the 'p' sound?

A The 'b' is voiced (vocal cords vibrate), 'p' is not.
B The 'b' is made with the tongue, 'p' with the lips.
C The 'b' uses more air than the 'p'.
D The 'b' is a longer sound than the 'p'.

9 The 's' sound in Nepali (e.g., 'sagar' meaning ocean) is a fricative. This means it's made by:

A Stopping and releasing air suddenly
B Rubbing air through a narrow opening
C Humming with closed lips
D Clicking your tongue

10 In many South Asian scripts, a symbol above a letter often indicates a sound that is pronounced:

A With a longer duration
B With a different tone
C More softly
D More loudly

11 The 'r' sound in Gujarati can sometimes be a 'trill' or a 'flap'. A trill involves:

A Vibrating your tongue tip rapidly
B Blowing air through your nose
C Snapping your fingers
D Clapping your hands

12 A 'glottal stop' is a sound made by briefly closing and opening the:

A Vocal cords
B Nostrils
C Lips
D Ears

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