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GST 111 Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2 Objective Question
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How are vowels fundamentally different from consonants?
Options
A They are produced with an obstruction to the airflow.
B They are produced without any obstruction to the flow of air.
Correct Answer
C They are always voiceless.
D They are produced by the lips only.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Vowels are sounds produced without any obstruction to the flow of air as it passes from the larynx to the lips.

Hint

The articulators do not come close enough to create a constriction.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 915 of 1604
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