Single Consonant Sounds

What is the main characteristic of single consonant sounds?

• They are only produced with the tongue.

• They are all voiced sounds.

• Each sound is produced in a unique way.

• They are all produced with the mouth open.

Which of the following single consonant sounds is not voiced?

• /m/

• /n/

• /h/

• /ŋ/

How is the M sound produced?

• By using the back of the tongue.

• By pushing air out of the mouth.

• By blocking the mouth with both lips.

• By blocking the mouth with the tongue.

What is a characteristic of the /ŋ/ sound?

• It is produced by blocking the mouth with the lips.

• It is an aspirated sound.

• It is produced by the tongue pressing against the top teeth.

• It is commonly found in the gerund form of verbs.

What is the correct way to produce the H sound?

• By blocking the mouth with the lips.

• By pushing air out without restriction.

• By using the tongue against the teeth.

• By diverting air through the nose.

How is the /l/ sound produced?

• By placing the tip of the tongue on the top teeth or just behind them, directing airflow around the sides of the tongue.

• By directing airflow over the tip of the tongue.

• By rounding the lips and keeping the tongue back.

• By pushing the tongue forward to touch the Bottom teeth.

Which sound is produced by rounding the lips?

• M

• J

• N

• W