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

What does the diacritic symbol ':' denote in phonetic transcription?
Options
A Stress.
B Nasalization.
C Length.
Correct Answer
D Syllable boundary.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The symbol ':' is a length mark denoting a long vowel, as in /ɑː/ or /iː/.

Hint

It indicates that the vowel sound is held for a longer duration.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: Organs of Speech and English Phonology SN-2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 936 of 1604
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