The Full Test in Articulation Test Center Hive, which yields a total score based on 155 phonemes tested, serves as a comprehensive measure of an individual's articulation proficiency. This score reflects the percentage of correctly produced phonemes across a wide range of speech sounds.

Specifically, it encompasses assessments of vowels, consonants, individual phonemes within blends, and vocalic Rs, providing a detailed breakdown of articulation skills.


Articulation Test Center Hive Score Reporting:

  • Total Phonemes Tested:
    155

  • Phonemes Included:
    Vowels
    Consonants
    Blends (individual phonemes)
    Vocalic Rs (vowel + r phonemes).

  • Reporting:
    Reports the percentage of phonemes correct.


Breakdown of Phonemes Tested:

  • Vowels:
    Initial: 3
    Medial: 13
    Final: 6

  • Consonants:
    Initial: 21
    Medial: 19
    Final: 18

  • Vocalic Rs:
    Initial: 6 (plus 6 additional vowels)
    Medial: 6 (plus 6 additional vowels)
    Final: 7 (plus 3 additional vowels and 1 additional consonant "rl")

  • Blends:
    Initial: 20 (plus 20 additional consonants)


The total score of 155 phonemes assessed in the Full Test offers a holistic view of an individual's speech sound production, yielding a percent phonemes correct. Additionally, the percent consonants correct and percent vowels correct are also reported.

By examining the percentage of correctly articulated phonemes across various categories, this evaluation provides valuable insights into speech sound development and potential areas for intervention.