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Learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Translate Slang Phrases (Adjectives) into the IPA
Write a definition for each slang phrase below, then translate the slang phrases into the
International Phonetic Alphabet. (See next page for answers.)
Slang Phrase
Definition
IPA Translation
He is / She is / He was / She was… etc.
1. made up
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2. pig-headed
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3. sarky
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4. long-winded
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5. savvy
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6. minging
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It is / It was… etc.
7. wicked
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8. ginormous
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9. corny
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10. easy-peasy
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11. iffy
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12. sad
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I feel / He feels / She feels… etc.
13. peckish
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14. icky
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15. miffed
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Talk a Lot
Learn the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Translate Slang Phrases (Adjectives) into the IPA
Answers:
Slang Phrase
Definition
IPA Translation
He is / She is / He was / She was etc.
1. made up
pleased
LóẫfDầắộL=
2. pig-headed
stubborn
Lộfệ=DĩẫầK]ầL=
3. sarky
sarcastic
LDở^WKõỏL=
4. long-winded
talking for too long
Lọflẽ=DùfồKầ]ầL=
5. savvy
well informed
LDở~ợKỏL=
6. minging
horrible
LDófẽKfẽL=
It is / It was etc.
7. wicked
brilliant
LDùfõKfầL=
8. ginormous
very large
Lầw~fDồlWKó]ởL=
9. corny
clichộd
LDõlWKồỏL=
10. easy-peasy
very easy
LDỏWKũỏ=DộỏWKũỏL=
11. iffy
uncertain
LDfẹKỏL=
12. sad
not very good
LởụầL=
I feel / He feels / She feels etc.
13. peckish
quite hungry
LDộẫõKfpL=
14. icky
sick
LDfõKỏL=
15. miffed
a little upset
LófẹầL=
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