Suggestion of SEC 3 ,Bankura University 3rd Semester English Hons Suggestion 2026

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Phonetics & Phonology (SEC-3)

Suggestion 2026 | 10 Marks & 2 Marks Q&A

Prepared by PKG SIR

UNIT I: Basics
Topic: Phonetics & Scope
📝 10 Marks: Long Questions
  • Define Phonetics. Elaborate on the three main branches of phonetics (Articulatory, Acoustic, and Auditory).
  • "Phonetics is the science of speech sounds." Discuss the scope of phonetics in linguistics.
  • Differentiate between Phonetics and Phonology. How do they complement each other?
  • Discuss the importance of Auditory Phonetics and how the ear processes sound.
  • Explain Articulatory Phonetics vs. Acoustic Phonetics. Which is more essential for learners?
  • Write a note on the applications of Phonetics in speech therapy and forensics.
  • Explain the mechanism of the ear in transmitting sound waves to the brain.
  • Discuss the relationship between Linguistics and Phonetics.
  • Analyze the challenges of studying Acoustic Phonetics without equipment.
  • Explain physical properties of sound (frequency, amplitude) in Acoustic Phonetics.
⚡ 2 Marks: Short Questions
  • Define Phonetics.
  • What is the focus of Articulatory Phonetics?
  • Define Auditory Phonetics.
  • Difference between 'phone' and 'phoneme'?
  • What is 'pitch' in Acoustic Phonetics?
  • Define 'fundamental frequency'.
  • What is the scope of phonetics?
  • Name the three ossicles in the ear.
  • What is a spectrograph used for?
  • Define 'Linguistics'.
Topic: Air Stream Mechanism
📝 10 Marks: Long Questions
  • Describe the Human Respiratory System. What role do lungs play in speech?
  • Define 'Air Stream Mechanism'. Discuss the Pulmonic Air Stream Mechanism.
  • "All English sounds use Pulmonic Egressive Air Stream." Explain.
  • Explain the Glottalic Air Stream Mechanism (Ejectives and Implosives).
  • What is the Velaric Air Stream Mechanism? Where is it found?
  • Describe the process of 'Phonation' in the larynx.
  • Explain the function of the diaphragm in speech respiration.
  • Distinguish between 'Ejective' and 'Implosive' sounds.
  • Why is Pulmonic Ingressive air stream rarely used?
  • Compare the three major types of air stream mechanisms.
⚡ 2 Marks: Short Questions
  • What is an Air Stream Mechanism?
  • Define Pulmonic Egressive Air Stream.
  • What are 'clicks'?
  • Function of the Larynx?
  • Define Phonation.
  • What is the Glottis?
  • What are Ejectives?
  • Which mechanism is used for English sounds?
  • Role of the Trachea?
  • Define 'Sub-glottal pressure'.
UNIT II: Anatomy
Topic: Speech Organs
📝 10 Marks: Long Questions
  • Classify Organs of Speech into Respiratory, Phonatory, and Articulatory systems.
  • Distinguish between Active and Passive articulators with examples.
  • Describe the structure and function of the Tongue.
  • Explain the role of the Soft Palate (Velum) in Oral vs Nasal sounds.
  • Discuss 'Place of Articulation' with examples of English consonants.
  • Discuss 'Manner of Articulation' (Plosives, Fricatives, etc.).
  • Explain the production of Plosives (Stops) in detail.
  • Explain the production of Fricatives and the concept of friction.
  • Describe the role of Lips (rounded, spread, neutral).
  • Explain 'Voicing' and the vibration of vocal cords.
⚡ 2 Marks: Short Questions
  • Name two Active Articulators.
  • Function of the Uvula?
  • Define 'Bilabial' sounds.
  • What are 'Velar' sounds?
  • Difference between Oral and Nasal sounds.
  • What is a 'Lateral' sound?
  • Define 'Approximant'.
  • What is the 'roof of the mouth'?
  • What is the Alveolar Ridge?
  • Define 'Glottal Stop'.
UNIT III: Sounds
Topic: Consonants & Vowels
📝 10 Marks: Long Questions
  • Classify English Consonants based on Voicing, Place, and Manner.
  • Difference between Vowels and Consonants in production.
  • Draw and explain the 'Cardinal Vowel Diagram'.
  • Classify English Vowels based on Tongue Height and Lip Rounding.
  • What are Diphthongs? Classify Closing and Centering Diphthongs.
  • Define Consonant Clusters and their rules in English.
  • What are Triphthongs? Discuss the 5 triphthongs of RP.
  • Explain the concept of 'Long' and 'Short' vowels.
  • Discuss 'Strong' and 'Weak' forms (Schwa).
  • Write a note on 'Syllabic Consonants'.
⚡ 2 Marks: Short Questions
  • How many vowel sounds are in RP?
  • Define Monophthong.
  • What is a Diphthong?
  • IPA symbol for vowel in "Cup"?
  • IPA symbol for vowel in "Sheep"?
  • What is a Triphthong?
  • What is a Consonant Cluster?
  • Define 'Schwa'.
  • Weak form of "and"
  • Transcribe "Judge".
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