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

When the tongue is held up close to the roof of the mouth, what kind of vowels are produced?
Options
A Low or open vowels.
B Mid vowels.
C High or close vowels.
Correct Answer
D Central vowels.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When the tongue is high and close to the palate, high or close vowels like /i:/, /ɪ/, /u:/, and /ʊ/ are produced.

Hint

The jaw is relatively closed for these sounds.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 918 of 1604
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