10 Questions
Give an example of word-internal combination of [ s ] or [ z ] + [ j ] resulting in palato-alveolar fricatives.
One example is 'allure' (from 'assure').
What is the possibility for sequences of [ t ] or [ d ] + [ j ]?
They combine to form a palato-alveolar affricate, [ y ] or [ dz ].
What happens to the articulation of the labial-velar [ w ] according to the height of the following vowel?
The articulation varies; the tongue is higher before high vowels and lower before low vowels.
How does the degree of lip rounding of the labial-velar [ w ] vary according to the following vowel?
The lips are more rounded before round vowels and less rounded before unround vowels.
What is the result of combining the segments [t] or [d] with [j]?
The result is the palato-alveolar affricate [y] or [dz], respectively.
How do sequences of [s] or [z] + [j] combine to form palato-alveolar fricatives?
They combine to form the palato-alveolar fricatives [ʃ] and [ʒ].
What is the restriction on the placement of [w] after consonants in English?
It is not allowed after consonants other than [t], [d], [k], [s], [θ], and the sequence [sk].
How does the articulation of the labial-velar [w] vary according to the height of the following vowel?
The tongue is higher before high vowels and lower before low vowels.
Under what circumstances does the glide [j] vary in its articulation?
The front of the tongue is higher before high vowels and lower before low vowels.
What may the devoicing of the glide [j] result in, particularly following voiceless stops in stressed syllables?
It may lead to friction, resulting in the palatal fricative [ç] rather than a devoiced glide.
Test your knowledge of English phonetics with this quiz that explores the combination of [t] or [d] with [j] to form palato-alveolar affricate sounds, and the combination of [s] or [z] with [j] to form palato-alveolar fricatives.
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