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Which of the following statements is true about stops in English?
Which of the following statements is true about stops in English?
- Stops are characterized by a continuous airflow in the vocal tract.
- Stops are characterized by a sudden release of airflow in the vocal tract.
- Stops are characterized by a partial obstruction of airflow in the vocal tract.
- Stops are characterized by a complete obstruction of airflow in the vocal tract. (correct)
What is the purpose of raising the velum in oral stops?
What is the purpose of raising the velum in oral stops?
- To allow air to flow out only through the mouth. (correct)
- To create a complete obstruction of airflow.
- To allow air to flow out through both the mouth and the nose.
- To block the nasal cavity.
Which of the following sounds is an example of a nasal stop in English?
Which of the following sounds is an example of a nasal stop in English?
- [d]
- [k]
- [b]
- [m] (correct)
What happens when a nasal stop is released?
What happens when a nasal stop is released?
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Which of the following statements is true about the bold sounds in the examples 'cab' vs. 'cam'?
Which of the following statements is true about the bold sounds in the examples 'cab' vs. 'cam'?
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What distinguishes the bold sounds in the examples 'raid' vs. 'rain'?
What distinguishes the bold sounds in the examples 'raid' vs. 'rain'?
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What distinguishes the bold sounds in the examples 'rug' vs. 'rung'?
What distinguishes the bold sounds in the examples 'rug' vs. 'rung'?
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Which of the following sounds is an example of an oral stop in English?
Which of the following sounds is an example of an oral stop in English?
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What is the purpose of lowering the velum in nasal stops?
What is the purpose of lowering the velum in nasal stops?
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