Choose the correct phonetic transcription of:
A. stream B. brands

The correct transcription is:
· stream: /striːm/, where the vowel sound is a long /iː/.
· brands: /brændz/, with a short /æ/ sound for the vowel and voiced /z/ for the plural ending. These follow standard British and American English pronunciation rules.
Information Booster:
1. The long /iː/ in stream is characteristic of English vowels in stressed syllables.
2. The /æ/ in brands is typical of many short English vowels in stressed positions.
3. Voiced consonants like /z/ are used in plural forms following voiced sounds.
4. Phonetic transcriptions assist in accurate pronunciation learning, reducing ambiguities.
Additional Information:
· (b) and (c): Incorrect vowel and consonant sounds.
· (d) Incorrect vowel length and stress patterns.