BCECE LE Phonetics & Speech Sounds – Set 1

Step 1: The word 'wrestle' is commonly pronounced /ˈres.əl/.
Step 2: In the final spelling sequence '-stle', the letter 't' is silent. The initial 'w' is also silent, but it is outside the sequence specified in the question.
Step 3: Therefore, option B is correct.

Step 1: Divide 'Economist' into syllables: E-con-o-mist.
Step 2: Count the syllable units: 1 (E) + 2 (con) + 3 (o) + 4 (mist) = 4 syllables.
Step 3: Option D (4) is correct.

Step 1: Divide 'Economy' into syllables: E-con-o-my.
Step 2: Count the vowel nucleus beats: 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4 syllables.
Step 3: Option D (4) is correct.

Step 1: Examine the pronunciation of 'ch' in words of French origin.
Step 2: 'Champagne' is pronounced /ʃæmˈpeɪn/, where 'Ch' makes the /ʃ/ sound. In 'Chlorine' and 'Chasm' it is /k/, and in 'Satchel' it is /tʃ/.
Step 3: Option B is correct.

Step 1: Word stress identifies the syllable that receives the greatest prominence.
Step 2: 'Admire' is pronounced /ədˈmaɪə(r)/, with primary stress on the second syllable: ad-MIRE.
Step 3: Therefore, option D is correct.