Choose the correct phonetic transcription for the underlined sound of the word: Call

Correct option is B

The correct phonetic transcription of the word “Call” is /kɔ:l/. The underlined vowel sound is /ɔ:/, representing the long ‘o’ sound found in “call.” Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
· The /ɔ:/ sound is common in words like “call,” “fall,” and “wall.”
· Incorrect options:
· /k^M/ – Incorrect phonetic representation.
· /kæl/ – Represents the vowel sound in “cal” (short ‘a’ sound).
· /kæml/ – Incorrect representation of the word “call.”
Information Booster:
1. The IPA symbol /ɔ:/ represents the long ‘o’ sound.
2. This sound is common in varieties of British English.
3. American English often uses a different vowel sound for “call.”
4. Practicing phonetic transcriptions improves pronunciation.
5. Correct transcription helps avoid miscommunication.