PHONETICS GLOTTAL SOUND

Choose the correct definition of Glottal Sound.

• Sounds are produced when the upper and lower lips touch.

• These sounds are formed with the back of the tongue on the vellum.

• This sound is produced in the glottis, the open space between vocal folds.

• The sounds that happen when the bottom lip touches the upper teeth.

What is the correct IPA transcription for the glottal sound?

• /h/

• /ʔ/

• /ʒ/

• /ŋ/

What sound is produced during the process?

• [b] [p] [m]

• [k] [g] [ŋ]

• [t] [d] [s]

• [h]

Where does Glottal Sound take place?

• Glottis

• Velum

• Alveolar ridge

• Palate

In which words is the glottal sound /h/ commonly found in English?

• Hat

• Dog

• Sun

• House

Which of the following words does not have the glottal sound /h/?

• Happy

• Elephant

• Hello

• Human

Determine whether the /h/ sound is voiceless or voiced.

• VOICELESS

• VOICED

What is the manner of articulation for the /h/ sound?

• Stops or Plosives

• Fricatives

• Liquids

• Glides

The glottal sound /h/ is often used to distinguish between?

• Singular and plural forms

• Past and present tenses

• Formal and informal speech

• Aspirated and unaspirated consonants

In which position of a word is the glottal sound /h/ commonly found?

• Initial position

• Middle position

• Final position

• All of the above