Worksheet 18 - Spelling-to-Sound Read the following words and sentences and choose the correct pronunciation for the letter that is underlined He studied architecture at university a thin straggly beard • k • e • s • eɪ • tʃ • i: • ʃ • ɜ: • ʤ neurotic disorders • ɪə the camouflage netting over the tanks • ju: • eɪʤ • jʊə • æʤ • u: • ɑ:ʒ • ɔɪ • əʤ • əʊ a woman who succeeded in politics • ɪʤ He fired two shots in quick succession • ɒ • Ks • əʊ • k • ɜ: • s • ʊ • tʃ • ʌ Add a lace top for a touch of glamour • u: • ɔ: • ʃ His mockery frightened her and cut her to the bone • ju: • ə • jʊ • əʊ • ə • ɜ: The authors summarize their views in the introduction • ɜ: • ʌ 10 a clumsy attempt to catch the ball • s • ɒ • tʃ • ɔ: • z • ə • ʃ • əʊ • ʒ • ʌ 11 Employees are instructed how to make 12 I was worried we wouldn't have a complaint • ɒ enough money • aɪ • ɔ: • e • ə • i • əʊ • i: • ʌ • ɪə 13 It looks like they left in a bit of a hurry 14 The case brought to the fore a lot of • ju: racial tensions • jʊ • aʊ • ə • ɔ: • ɜ: • ə • ʌ • əʊ • 15 The bus pulled to a halt • ju: • u: ʌf 16 Maggie carefully unpacked the gifts she had bought • u: • ɜ: • ɔ • ʊ • ə • ʌ • ʊ • ʌ 17 The girl lost her footing and fell about 18 Who should we invite to the party? 150 feet • aɪ • u: • eɪ • ɔ: • i: • ɔɪ • ɜ: • ʊ • ɪ • ʌ 19 Do you mind if I open the window? • aɪ 20 The crane is on hire from a local firm • aɪ • eɪ • eɪ • i: • ɜ: • ɜ: • ɪ • ɪ • ɪə