Sounds Video: Y

What is the initial position of the jaw when making the Y sound?

• The jaw is clenched.

• The jaw is tightly closed.

• The jaw is wide open.

• The jaw drops a little.

How does the tongue interact with the roof of the mouth to produce the Y sound?

• The middle part of the tongue lifts and touches the roof, pushing forward.

• The tongue curls back away from the roof.

• The tongue tip touches the roof while the middle part stays down.

• The tongue stays flat and does not touch the roof.

What happens to the vocal cords when producing the Y sound?

• They remain open throughout.

• They close and then release as the tongue releases.

• They vibrate continuously without closing.

• They do not play any role in the Y sound.

Which of the following words does NOT typically start with the Y sound?

• Yell

• Toy

• Youth

• Yes

In which part of a word is the Y sound most commonly found?

• At the end

• At the beginning

• It can occur anywhere

• In the middle