Phonetics And Phonology Question Paper

Phonetics And Phonology

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In English And Linguistics

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENY ATT A UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY
EXAMINATIONS
2007/2008
FIRST SEMESTER
EXAMINATION
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF
EDUCATION
(ARTS) AND BACHELOR
OF ARTS
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DATE: Monday 3rd December 2007
TIME:
8.00am - 10.00am
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer question ONE and other TWO questions
1.
(a)
Discuss how the analysis of the airstream mechanisms is used in the
classification of human speech sounds.
[10 marks]
(b)
With examples illustrate how we analyse and classify the syllable types.
[12 marks]
(c)
Name the following sounds according to the given specifications.
(i)
/k'/
- airstream mechanism
- stricture type
(ii)
/y/
- lip position
- vertical tongue dimension
(iii)
/j/
- time dimension
- cavity
(iv)
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- horizontal tongue dimension
- phonation type
[8 marks]
2.
(a)
In what way is the nasal cavity different from the other cavities. [4 marks]
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(b)
Define opposition and describe the oppositions that exist between
phonemes that are members of a set.
[16 marks]
3.
(a)
With examples illustrate four types of homorganic articulations. [8 marks]
(b)
Calculate the numerical stress value of the following strings:
(i)
The phonology book is on the table.
[7 marks]
(ii)
Calculate this string's numerical value.
[5 marks]
4.
(a)
Using any string illustrate how the distinctive features of sounds apply to
phonetic and phonemic transcription.
[8 marks]
(b)
Discuss the divisions of the vocal tract and illustrate how they are used in
the description of human speech sounds.
[12 marks]
5.
(a)
Calculate the degree of sonority of the following sounds
r, N, e. W, Z, g, 0 t J
[8 marks]
(b)
Identify the stricture types and explain how they are represented in the
IPA chart.
[12 marks]
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