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Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test
Check your English pronunciation with the Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test. Ten challenging C2 sentences about idioms about speed and delay, with an instant score.
Level C210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
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 the Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test
Want to sound clearer when you talk about idioms about speed and delay? The Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy C2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.
Words You Will Practise
In this Idioms About Speed and Delay pronunciation test you will say key words such as news, resignation, spread, like, wildfire, within, hour, everyone, building, knew, about, finished. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.
Sounds in the Idioms About Speed and Delay Pronunciation Test
- Long I sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
- K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
- J sound: For J, start with your tongue on the top of your mouth and use your voice, as in juice.
- Long A sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
- NG sound: For NG, keep the sound in your nose and do not add a G at the end, as in sing.
How to Do Well in the Idioms About Speed and Delay Pronunciation Test
- Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.
- Aim for fluent, connected speech: link every word smoothly and keep a natural, native-like rhythm.
- If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
When you finish, try another C2 pronunciation test or choose a new level on the pronunciation test page.
Sounds in this test
What the Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test Checks
01
Long I sound
The news of the resignation spread like wildfire, and within an hour everyone in the building knew about it.
02
Long I sound
She finished the crossword in the blink of an eye, much to the frustration of her competitive grandfather.
03
Short A sound
The council has been dragging its feet over repairs to the bridge, despite repeated complaints from residents.
04
Short A sound
He left at the drop of a hat when his friends invited him on a spontaneous trip to the coast.
05
K and G sounds
We are running behind schedule, so we will have to cut corners if we want to meet the deadline.
06
Long I sound
The project has been put on ice until the company secures additional funding from its investors next year.
07
J sound
I will get the report to you in a jiffy, as soon as I have checked the final set of figures.
08
Long A sound
The government's response to the crisis was criticised as too little, too late by almost every commentator.
09
Long A sound
After months of delays, the new hospital wing finally opened, and better late than never, as they say.
10
NG sound
She went from strength to strength after her promotion, quickly becoming one of the firm's most respected partners.
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Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test: FAQ
What is the Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test?
The Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test is a free C2 pronunciation test. You read challenging sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Idioms About Speed and Delay English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another C2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.
