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English Consonant Sounds Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)

Test the English consonants learners find hardest: TH, V and W, R and L, SH and CH, and more, in ten mixed sentences. All ten sentences are A2 level, with everyday topics and slightly longer phrases.

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1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About this test

About the English Consonant Sounds Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)

English has twenty four consonant sounds, and several do not exist in many other languages, such as the two TH sounds, the English R and the W. Others, like V and B or L and R, are easy to mix. This test spreads the most difficult consonants across ten sentences, so you can see at a glance which ones need extra work.

Why practise this at A2 level

At A2 you already know the everyday words, so this is the right moment to fix habits before they become permanent. The sentences talk about shopping, travel and free time and are a little longer, which helps you keep the sound clear inside a phrase.

How to get it right

  • Check which consonant your red words share
  • Watch your lips and tongue in a mirror
  • Use voice for voiced sounds such as V, Z and the TH in this
  • Practise the sound with its dedicated test
Common mistakes

Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix

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Replacing TH with T, D, S or F

02

Mixing V and W or L and R

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Dropping final consonants

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Forgetting to use your voice for Z and V

Inside the test

The Ten Sentences in This Test

Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.

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R sound

My sister loves bright, colourful dresses.

02

F sound

The train leaves from platform four.

03

L sound

My little sister loves it as well.

04

F sound

Afterwards we took lots of family photos.

05

L sound

She loved looking at all the pictures.

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R sound

I come here every morning before work.

07

R sound

It was very dirty after our trip.

08

R sound

My friends are helping me decorate the room.

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W sound

The hairdresser washed my hair with warm water.

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W sound

We filled a big bucket with warm water.

How it works

How the Pronunciation Test Works

No downloads and no sign-up. Your browser listens and scores every word in seconds.

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Listen to the model

Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.

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Read it out loud

Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.

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Get your score

See a score out of 100 with every word in green, amber or red, then practise the red words.

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Full Tests with These Sentences

Each sentence above comes from a full ten-sentence pronunciation test. Take the complete test to keep practising.

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FAQ

English Consonant Sounds Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary): FAQ

How many consonant sounds are there in English?
English has twenty four consonant sounds, even though the alphabet has only twenty one consonant letters.
Is the English consonant sounds test A2 right for my level?
It is ideal for elementary learners. If A2 feels easy and you score above ninety, move to the B1 version; if it feels hard, try the A1 version first.
Which English consonants are hardest?
The TH sounds, R, W and V, and the difference between L and R are the most common difficulties, but it depends on your first language.
Is the English consonant sounds test A2 free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up and no download. You only need a microphone and a browser such as Chrome, Edge or Safari.
How is my pronunciation scored?
The browser listens to each sentence and compares what it heard with the text, word by word. Clear words turn green, almost-right words amber and unclear words red, and you get a score out of 100.
Can I choose British or American English?
Yes. Choose British or American English before you start. The model voice, the spelling and the speech recognition all follow the accent you pick.