Choose the word that has the same vowel sound as the one in bracket, from questions below G[ua]rantee

Analyze the question The word is "guarantee", and the bracketed letters [ua] are in the first syllable: /ˌɡærənˈtiː/. The vowel sound in "gua" is the short vowel /æ/ (as in "cat" or "man"). We need the option with that same vowel sound.

Check each option

• A. plait: In British English (the standard for Nigerian exams), "plait" is pronounced /plæt/, with the short /æ/ sound. This matches.
• B. far: /fɑː/, a long vowel. No match.
• C. guard: /ɡɑːd/, a long vowel. No match.
• D. aunt: /ɑːnt/, a long vowel in British English. No match.

Answer "Plait" (/plæt/) shares the /æ/ sound with "guarantee".

Tip: Words like far, guard, and aunt all have the long /ɑː/ sound ("ah"). Whenever you see a short /æ/ option, such as plait, cat, or man, check whether the given word has that short sound. Also remember that "plait" can be tricky because its spelling ("ai") suggests /eɪ/, but the usual pronunciation is /plæt/. Don't let spelling fool you in vowel-sound questions. Listen to the sound, not the letters.