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Y Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)
Test the Y sound in yes, year, young and use, and check that year never sounds like ear. All ten sentences are A2 level, with everyday topics and slightly longer phrases.
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3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About this test
About the Y Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary)
The consonant Y is a quick glide made with the tongue high at the front of the mouth, like a very short EE, moving into the next vowel. Spanish and Portuguese speakers sometimes make it too strong, like J, while others drop it before EE, so year sounds like ear. It also appears hidden in words like use, music and few.
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
- Start with the tongue in the position for a short EE
- Glide quickly into the next vowel
- Do not let the tongue touch the top of the mouth
- Practise yes, year, yellow and use
Common mistakes
Common Mistakes This Test Helps You Fix
01
Saying J, so yes sounds like jes
02
Dropping it before EE, so year sounds like ear
03
Forgetting the hidden Y in use, music and new
04
Making it too long, like a separate vowel
Inside the test
The Ten Sentences in This Test
Each sentence trains one sound. The orange label above the sentence tells you which one.
01
J sound
I showed them my baggage ticket.
02
-ed endings
I have already finished my homework.
03
Short U sound
The train goes through beautiful countryside.
04
Y sound
She is wearing a yellow swimming costume.
05
Short OO sound
My grandad has hundreds of old books.
06
Y sound
I would like to try a yoga class.
07
Y sound
We stayed in a youth hostel in Amsterdam.
08
Y sound
We travelled there on a big yellow coach.
09
R sound
I found a simple recipe on the internet.
10
Y sound
I am ready for our trip to New York.
How it works
How the Pronunciation Test Works
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1
Listen to the model
Hear each sentence read by a natural British or American voice, at normal speed or slowly.
2
Read it out loud
Tap the microphone and read the sentence. Your words appear on screen as you speak.
3
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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FAQ
Y Sound Pronunciation Test (A2 Elementary): FAQ
Where is the hidden Y sound in English?
Many words with u have a Y before the vowel, such as use, music, cute and few. In British English it also appears in new and tune.
Is the Y sound 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.
What is the difference between year and ear?
Year starts with a quick Y glide before the vowel; ear does not. Start year with a very short EE and slide into the vowel.
Is the Y sound 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.