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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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Approximants like /r/, /w/, and /j/ are articulated with:
Options
A Complete closure in the mouth.
B A narrowing that does not produce audible friction.
Correct Answer
C Friction caused by close approximation.
D Airflow through the nose.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Approximants are articulated with a narrowing in the mouth, but the articulators do not get close enough to produce audible friction.

Hint

They are vowel-like in their lack of friction.

Question Info

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