Consonants: 3 Terms Labeling I Quiz

What is the dimension that specifies where in the vocal tract the constriction is?

• Manner of articulation

• Place of voicing

• Place of articulation

• Voicing parameter

Which of the following sounds is made with vocal fold vibration?

• [h]

• [ð]

• [t]

• [θ]

What is the term for a single sound composed of a stop portion and a fricative portion?

• Approximant

• Affricate

• Fricative

• Lateral sound

Which consonant completely cuts off the airflow through the mouth?

• Stop

• Approximant

• Affricate

• Fricative

What is the only lateral sound in English?

• [j]

• [w]

• [ɹ]

• [l]

Which dimension specifies whether the vocal folds are vibrating?

• Place of articulation

• Place of voicing

• Manner of articulation

• Voicing parameter

What is the term for sounds which involve airflow around the side of the tongue?

• Nasal stops

• Central sounds

• Lateral sounds

• Oral stops

Which of the following sounds is an approximant?

• [n]

• [t]

• [w]

• [s]

What is the term for sounds made without vocal fold vibration?

• Oral stops

• Voiceless sounds

• Voiced sounds

• Nasal stops

Which of the following sounds is a fricative?

• [n]

• [m]

• [l]

• [ʃ]