JAMB Use of English 1999 Question 29

Question 29

Vowels

Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one represented by the underlined letter(s): Plateau

  1. A.wanted
  2. B.below
  3. C.holiday
  4. D.haunted
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Answer: B (below)

Explanation

The 'eau' in plateau is /əʊ/, the same vowel as the 'ow' in below.