Consonants in American English
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Which of the following is true about the distribution of the consonants 'x' and 'k' in American English?

  • 'x' and 'k' are always pronounced the same way
  • 'x' and 'k' have different pronunciations depending on the word
  • 'x' and 'k' are in complementary distribution (correct)
  • 'x' and 'k' are in free variation
  • Which of the following is a bilabial oral stop consonant?

  • p (correct)
  • t
  • b
  • d
  • Which of the following is a nasal stop consonant?

  • d
  • h
  • n (correct)
  • s
  • Which of the following is a voiced fricative consonant?

    <p>v</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a retroflex liquid consonant?

    <p>r</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a glide consonant?

    <p>j</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a tense vowel in American English?

    <p>a</p> Signup and view all the answers

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