Vowel Contrasts in Detailed Argument — C2 English Pronunciation Practice Test
About this practice test
Practise C2 English pronunciation by listening for vowel contrasts in detailed argument in recorded word groups, then review the sound contrasts.
What you’ll practice
Hear the difference
Recognise vowel and consonant contrasts in clear recordings.
Stress and rhythm
Identify strong syllables and emphasized words.
Listen and review
Replay each recording and learn from answer explanations.
What to expect:
5 questions with explanations to review after submission.
Study the questions and tasks
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- Practice level
- C2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
- Question formats
- Single choice
How to approach this practice
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Recording 1
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unambiguous. unconvincing. unassailable. indiscriminate.
Recording 2
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unapproachable. unequivocal. illegitimate. inexplicable.
Recording 3
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unproductive. uninterrupted. indestructible. unprecedented.
Recording 4
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exculpatory. conciliatory. compulsory. reconstructive.
Recording 5
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reconciliation. demarcation. appropriation. misconception.
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Question 1 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the four words. Which word has a different vowel sound in its main stressed syllable?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- unambiguous
- unconvincing
- unassailable
- indiscriminate
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- unassailable
Unambiguous, unconvincing and indiscriminate share /ɪ/ in the main stressed syllable; unassailable has /eɪ/.
unambiguous: This word shares /ɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /eɪ/ sound.
unconvincing: This word shares /ɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /eɪ/ sound.
unassailable: Unambiguous, unconvincing and indiscriminate share /ɪ/ in the main stressed syllable; unassailable has /eɪ/.
indiscriminate: This word shares /ɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /eɪ/ sound.
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Question 2 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the four words. Which word has a different vowel sound in its main stressed syllable?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- unapproachable
- unequivocal
- illegitimate
- inexplicable
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- unapproachable
Unequivocal, illegitimate and inexplicable share /ɪ/ in the main stressed syllable; unapproachable has /oʊ/.
unapproachable: Unequivocal, illegitimate and inexplicable share /ɪ/ in the main stressed syllable; unapproachable has /oʊ/.
unequivocal: This word shares /ɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /oʊ/ sound.
illegitimate: This word shares /ɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /oʊ/ sound.
inexplicable: This word shares /ɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /oʊ/ sound.
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Question 3 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the four words. Which word has a different vowel sound in its main stressed syllable?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- unproductive
- uninterrupted
- indestructible
- unprecedented
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- unprecedented
Unproductive, uninterrupted and indestructible share /ʌ/ in the main stressed syllable; unprecedented has /ɛ/.
unproductive: This word shares /ʌ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɛ/ sound.
uninterrupted: This word shares /ʌ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɛ/ sound.
indestructible: This word shares /ʌ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɛ/ sound.
unprecedented: Unproductive, uninterrupted and indestructible share /ʌ/ in the main stressed syllable; unprecedented has /ɛ/.
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Question 4 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the four words. Which word has a different vowel sound in its main stressed syllable?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- exculpatory
- conciliatory
- compulsory
- reconstructive
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- conciliatory
Exculpatory, compulsory and reconstructive share /ʌ/ in the main stressed syllable; conciliatory has /ɪ/.
exculpatory: This word shares /ʌ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɪ/ sound.
conciliatory: Exculpatory, compulsory and reconstructive share /ʌ/ in the main stressed syllable; conciliatory has /ɪ/.
compulsory: This word shares /ʌ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɪ/ sound.
reconstructive: This word shares /ʌ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɪ/ sound.
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Question 5 · Single choice
Choose one answer.
Listen to the four words. Which word has a different vowel sound in its main stressed syllable?
Return to the passage, recording or visual- reconciliation
- demarcation
- appropriation
- misconception
Check answers and explanations
- Answer
- misconception
Reconciliation, demarcation and appropriation share /eɪ/ in the main stressed syllable; misconception has /ɛ/.
reconciliation: This word shares /eɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɛ/ sound.
demarcation: This word shares /eɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɛ/ sound.
appropriation: This word shares /eɪ/ with the matching group. Listen for the different /ɛ/ sound.
misconception: Reconciliation, demarcation and appropriation share /eɪ/ in the main stressed syllable; misconception has /ɛ/.
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