Question

1) For two of the following examples, write a phonetic transcription using the IPA. For each word, indicate whether the final consonant is voiced or voiceless.

E.g. bang --> [bæŋ]; voiced

smack

thud

crash

splat -

wham

Answer 1

Smack-/smæk/ the final consonant is voiceless.

Thud-/θʌd/ the final consonant is voiced.