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

When the upper front teeth and the tongue tip or blade come in contact, which sounds are produced?
Options
A Bilabial.
B Labio-dental.
C Dental.
Correct Answer
D Alveolar.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sounds like /θ/ (as in 'thin') and /ð/ (as in 'this') are dental sounds, produced with the tongue tip against the upper front teeth.

Hint

The tongue touches the teeth for these sounds.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 899 of 1604
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