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Which of these is NOT a place where the constrictions and obstructions of air occur.
glottal
larynx
velar
post-alveolar
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Speech sounds are made by air moving outward from the ________ through the mouth or nose .
stomach
chest
throat
lungs
Some ________ are made as a result of the lips and tongue altering the airstream.
vowels
sounds
consonants
places of articulation
With consonants air passes rather freely through the mouth because there is very little narrowing.
true
false
Labiodental consonants occur when you block airflow out of the mouth by bringing your lips together.
true
false
Which of these consonants is NOT bilabial
/p/
/b/
/f/
/m/
Dental consonants occur when you block/constrict airflow by placing your slimy tongue against your upper teeth.
true
false
Which consonants are DENTAL consonant.
/v/
/f/
/ð/
/θ/
The post-alveolar consonants are produced where your teeth meet your gums.
true
false
Select the alveolar consonants
/z/
/ʃ/
/s/
/ʒ/
Which of these is NOT a post-alveolar consonant
/tʃ/
/dʒ/
/ʒ/
/ŋ/
The only palatal consonant is /j/
true
false
Which of these consonants is NOT velar?
/ŋ/
/k/
/g/
/n/
/w/
If you inhale and then hold your breath for a few seconds while keeping your mouth open, you close your ...
glottal
vocal cords
velum
glottis
the only glottal consonant is ...
/ð/
/k/
/h/
/ŋ/
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