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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

What does the symbol ':' used alongside a phonetic symbol suggest?
Options
A colony
B labialisation
C length
Correct Answer
D aspiration
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), a colon-like symbol (ː) placed after a vowel symbol indicates that the vowel sound is long.

Hint

It looks like two triangles stacked, representing an elongated sound.

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