British pronunciation check

British Pronunciation Proficiency Test

Take this free online British pronunciation test to check your level from A1 to C1, recognise key sound patterns and focus your practice.

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45 minrecommended time
A1 to C1level range
Clear sound awareness
Practical pronunciation focus
More confident spoken English

Build sharper sound awareness

Hear the sound system more clearly and speak with greater control.

This British pronunciation proficiency test checks sound recognition, word stress and features of connected speech. It gives you a practical starting point for focused practice.

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Use headphones

Use reliable headphones in a quiet place. Keep the volume comfortable and avoid outside help so the result reflects your current awareness.

02

Notice the pattern

Allow up to 45 minutes. Focus on the target sound or spoken feature before choosing the answer that fits best.

03

Use the result

Use the result to identify useful pronunciation features for practice. It is a learning guide, not a formal language certificate.

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Your assessment

Put your sound awareness to work.

Set aside a quiet 45 minutes, use headphones and complete the test in one sitting if possible.

Before you begin: The quiz below is the original British Pronunciation Proficiency Test. Its questions, media, answers, scoring and behaviour have not been changed.

Welcome to your British Pronunciation Proficiency

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B1 1. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the same sound as horse?

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B1 2. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the same sound as car?

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B1 3. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the same sound as up?

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B1 4. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the same sound as phone?

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B1 5. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the same sound as boot?

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B1 6. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the same sound as clock?

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B1 7. Say the words then answer, which of these words has the sound /f/?

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C1 1. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 1 as lead.

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C1 2. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 2 as lead.

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C1 3. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 3 as row.

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C1 4. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 4 as row.

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C1 5. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 6 as putting.

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C1 6. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 7 as putting.

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C1 7. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 8 as tear.

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C1 8. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 9 as tear.

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C1 9. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 10 as content.

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C1 10. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 11 as content.

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C1 11. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 12 as wound.

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C1 12. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 13 as wound.

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C1 13. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 14 as use.

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C1 14. Choose the right word which has the same sound in sentence 15 as use.

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