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

Question

Contact between the blade or tip of the tongue and the alveolar ridge results in what type of sounds?
Options
A Dental.
B Palatal.
C Velar.
D Alveolar.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sounds like /s/, /z/, /t/, /d/, /n/, and /l/ are alveolar sounds.

Hint

The tongue touches the gum ridge just behind the upper teeth.

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