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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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Which sounds are produced when the back of the tongue articulates with the soft palate?
Options
A Palatal.
B Velar.
Correct Answer
C Glottal.
D Labio-dental.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Velar sounds like /k/, /g/, and /ŋ/ are produced by the back of the tongue articulating with the soft palate (velum).

Hint

'Velar' comes from 'velum', another name for the soft palate.

Question Info

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