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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

________ is the high, back tense vowel.
Options
A /3:/
B /a:/
C /i:/
D /u:/
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In English phonetics, /u:/ (as in 'goose') is produced with the tongue positioned high and far back in the mouth, and because it is a long vowel, it is 'tense'.

Hint

Say the vowel sound in 'food' or 'boot'. Where is your tongue?

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