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

When the tongue-raising is felt halfway between the front and the back, vowels like /ɜ:/, /ə/, and /ʌ/ are produced. These are called:
Options
A Front vowels.
B Back vowels.
C Central vowels.
Correct Answer
D Mid vowels.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

When the highest point of the tongue is in the central area, central vowels are produced.

Hint

The tongue is neither fully forward nor fully back.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 923 of 1604
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