Consonants Quiz: Articulation Types

Which sounds are articulated by bringing both lips together?

Which group of sounds involves the tip of the tongue being inserted between the upper and lower teeth?

What is the correct description for the sounds produced with the tip of the tongue touching the ridge slightly?

Which sounds require the front part of the tongue to be raised to the hard palate?

Which group of sounds involves raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate?

Bilabial Consonants

Bilabial consonants are produced by bringing both lips together.
Examples include /p/, /b/, and /m/.

Labiodental Consonants

Labiodental consonants are articulated by touching the lower lip to the upper teeth.
Examples include /f/ and /v/.

Interdental Consonants

Interdental consonants are produced by inserting the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower teeth.
Examples include /θ/ (as in "thin") and /ð/ (as in "this").

Alveolar Consonants

Alveolar consonants involve raising the tongue in various ways to the alveolar ridge.
/t/ and /d/: Tongue tip touches the alveolar ridge.
/s/ and /z/: Tongue tip is lowered, allowing air to pass through.
/l/: Tongue is raised to the alveolar ridge, but the airflow remains.
/r/: Tongue is curled towards or behind the alveolar ridge.
Examples include /t/, /d/, /n/, /s/, /z/, /l/, and /r/.

Palatal Consonants

Palatal consonants are produced by raising the front part of the tongue to the hard palate.
Examples include /ʃ/ (as in "ship"), /ʒ/ (as in "measure"), /tʃ/ (as in "church"), /dʒ/ (as in "judge"), and /j/ (as in "yes").

Velar Consonants

Velar consonants are produced by raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate (velum).
Examples include /k/, /ɡ/, and /ŋ/ (as in "ring").

Test your knowledge on different types of consonants in phonetics, including bilabial, labiodental, interdental, alveolar, and palatal sounds. This quiz will cover examples and the articulation processes involved in producing these consonants. Discover how well you understand the basics of consonant sounds!