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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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Which theory of syllable description claims that a syllable is equivalent to a single puff of air by the intercostal muscles?
Options
A The Prominence Theory.
B The Chest Pulse Theory.
Correct Answer
C The Sonority Theory.
D The Articulatory Theory.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Chest Pulse Theory claims that the syllable is equivalent to a single puff of air by the intercostal muscles of the chest cavity.

Hint

This theory links the syllable to a physical action of the chest muscles.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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