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

The term 'lax' is often used as a substitute for which vowel description?
Options
A Long.
B Tense.
C Short.
Correct Answer
D High.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The term 'lax' is used instead of 'short', as in /ɪ/, /ɛ/, /æ/, /ʌ/, /ə/, /ɒ/, and /ʊ/.

Hint

It refers to vowels that are typically shorter and more relaxed.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 928 of 1604
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