Language Structure Problems

English Phonology

Examine these transcribed English words and answer the questions that follow.
1. [hut] hoot
2. [TIn] thin
3. [mun] moon
4. [pat] pot
5. [rON] wrong
6. [tuT] tooth
7. [TIN] thing
8. [hat] hot
9. [mus] moose
10. [kjut] cute

1. What is the status of [u] and [a] in English? Prove your answer.

2. What is the status of [n] and [N] in English? Prove your answer.



Updated: Feb. 8 2011