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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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The glottal sound /h/ is produced when:
Options
A The two lips come together.
B The tongue touches the alveolar ridge.
C Obstruction in the vocal folds causes friction but not vibration.
Correct Answer
D The back of the tongue touches the soft palate.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When the obstruction is at the vocal folds (glottis), causing friction but not vibration, a glottal sound like /h/ is produced.

Hint

This sound originates at the glottis.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 905 of 1604
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