Spelling to sound 18 read

Worksheet 18 - Spelling-to-Sound
Read the following words and sentences and choose the correct pronunciation for the
letter that is underlined.

1. He studied architecture at university.

2. a thin straggly beard

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k

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e

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s

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eɪ

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tʃ

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i:

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ʃ

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ɜ:

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ʤ

3. neurotic disorders

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ɪə

4. the camouflage netting over the tanks

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ju:

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eɪʤ

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jʊə

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æʤ

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u:

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ɑ:ʒ

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ɔɪ

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əʤ

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əʊ

5. a woman who succeeded in politics

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ɪʤ

6. He fired two shots in quick succession.

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ɒ

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Ks

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əʊ

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k

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ɜ:

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s

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ʊ

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tʃ

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ʌ

7. Add a lace top for a touch of glamour.
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u:

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ɔ:

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ʃ

8. His mockery frightened her and cut her
to the bone.
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ju:

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ə

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jʊ

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əʊ

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ə

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ɜ:

9. The authors summarize their views in
the introduction.

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ɜ:

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ʌ

10. a clumsy attempt to catch the ball
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s

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ɒ

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tʃ

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ɔ:

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z


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ə

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ʃ

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əʊ

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ʒ

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ʌ

11. Employees are instructed how to make 12. I was worried we wouldn't have
a complaint.
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ɒ

enough money.
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aɪ

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ɔ:

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e

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ə

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i

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əʊ

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i:

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ʌ

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ɪə

13. It looks like they left in a bit of a hurry. 14. The case brought to the fore a lot of
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ju:

racial tensions.

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jʊ

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aʊ

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ə

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ɔ:

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ɜ:

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ə

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ʌ

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əʊ

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15. The bus pulled to a halt.
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ju:

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u:

ʌf

16. Maggie carefully unpacked the gifts
she had bought.
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u:

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ɜ:

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ɔ

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ʊ

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ə

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ʌ

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ʊ

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ʌ

17. The girl lost her footing and fell about 18. Who should we invite to the party?
150 feet.

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aɪ

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u:

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eɪ

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ɔ:

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i:

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ɔɪ

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ɜ:

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ʊ

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ɪ

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ʌ

19. Do you mind if I open the window?
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aɪ

20. The crane is on hire from a local firm.
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aɪ


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eɪ

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eɪ

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i:

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ɜ:

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ɜ:

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ɪ

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ɪ

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ɪə