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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question

Question

Sounds like /p/, /b/, /m/, and /w/ are known as:
Options
A Labio-dental.
B Dental.
C Bilabial.
Correct Answer
D Alveolar.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sounds produced with the two lips coming together, such as /p/, /b/, /m/, and /w/, are known as bilabial sounds.

Hint

The prefix 'bi-' means two, and 'labia' refers to lips.

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