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

Question

Affricates are a combination of which two manners of articulation?
Options
A Nasal and lateral.
B Stop and fricative.
Correct Answer
C Approximant and glide.
D Plosive and nasal.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Affricates begin as plosives (total closure) and end as fricatives (gradual release).

Hint

They start with a complete stop and then release with friction.

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