Places of Articulation

Front

Bilabials are consonant sounds produced by using both ________ together.

Back

lips

Answer explanation

Remember, "bi" means two and labial means "lips."

Front

Which of the following is NOT a good example of a bilabial sound? b, p, f, m

Back

f

Front

What two body parts are used to create labiodental sounds?

Back

lips and teeth

Answer explanation

Remember, "labio" means lips and "dental" means teeth.

Front

There is only one sound in the English language that is described as a "dental" sound. What is it?

Back

th

Answer explanation

The "th" sound is made by putting your tongue in between your teeth which is why it's called a dental sound. ("Dental" means teeth.)

Front

Which of the following sounds is an alveolar sound? t, p, a, k

Back

t

Front

We have three palates in our mouths.

Back

False

Front

Which of the following is an alveolar sound? [f], [b], [r], [h]

Back

[r]

Front

Determine the place of articulation of the following sounds: /p/, /b/, /m/

Back

bilabial

Front

Determine the place of articulation for the following sounds: /θ/, /ð/

Back

dental

Front

Determine the place of articulation for the following sounds: /f/, /v/

Back

labio-dental