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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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What are the three parameters used for describing consonants?
Options
A Tongue height, tongue horizontality, and lip rounding.
B Place of articulation, manner of articulation, and the state of the glottis.
Correct Answer
C Height, backness, and duration.
D The shape of the lips, the position of the tongue, and nasal resonance.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Consonants are described by paying attention to their place of articulation, manner of articulation, and the state of the glottis.

Hint

These are often summarized as 'where', 'how', and 'voicing'.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 895 of 1604
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