Lesson 3

Comparing /æ/, /ʌ/, /ɑː/ & /ɒ/

The lips are open the same, but are wider in /æ/. The tongue is lower and further back in /ɑː/.

Read the word in phonemics, then use the keyboard to type in the word in normal English letters. Then press 'Enter' to check your answers.

1. /bæd/

2. /bɑː/

3. /gɑːd/

4. /gɒd/

5. /hɑːt/

6. /hɒt/

7. /pɑːt/

8. /æpl/

9. /wɒt/

10. /ʌp/

Read the story and answer the question. If you are not sure of the sound of a letter, click it to hear it.

/ w ʌ n s	ʌ p ɒ n	ə	t aɪ m	ð eə
w ɒ z	ə	f r ɒ g	k ɔː l d	r ɪ b ə t /

What type of animal was 'Ribbit'? A .

Type the answer into the box above, then click 'Answer'.