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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question

Question

The symbols used to represent English phonemes are adapted from the alphabet of which organization?
Options
A The English Phonetic Society.
B The International Phonetic Association (IPA).
Correct Answer
C The British Council.
D The Oxford English Dictionary.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

These symbols are adapted from the International Phonetic Association's (IPA) alphabet.

Hint

The IPA is the standard system for transcribing sounds of all languages.

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