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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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The lateral sound /l/ is produced when:
Options
A Air escapes through the nose.
B Air passes along the sides of the mouth due to a central closure.
Correct Answer
C There is a total closure and sudden release.
D Articulators are close but without friction.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For /l/, the center of the tongue contacts the alveolar ridge, forcing air to pass along the sides of the mouth.

Hint

Air flows around the sides of the tongue.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 911 of 1604
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