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1. What is the phonetic symbol for the voiceless bilabial stop?

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The voiceless bilabial stop is represented by the phonetic symbol 'p'. It is produced by closing the lips and stopping the airflow briefly before releasing it.

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2. What sound does the letter 'b' represent in phonetics?

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In phonetics, the letter 'b' represents a voiced bilabial stop which is different from the other options provided.

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3. What phonetic sound does the letter 'm' represent?

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The letter 'm' represents the voiced bilabial nasal sound in phonetics, produced by closing both lips and allowing air to escape through the nose.

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4. Which phoneme is represented by the symbol /ɸ/?

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The symbol /ɸ/ represents the voiceless bilabial fricative, which is produced by tightly bringing both lips together and allowing air to pass through, creating a frictional sound. The other options do not match this specific sound and articulatory position.

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5. What is the phonetic symbol for the sound produced when the lips touch and air escapes through a narrow opening causing friction?

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The correct answer refers to the specific sound produced when the lips touch and air escapes through a narrow opening, creating friction in the vocal cords.

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6. What is the technical term for the sound represented by the symbol 'ɱ'?

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The correct answer is 'voiced labio-dental nasal', which refers to the sound produced by the symbol 'ɱ'. This sound is characterized by vibration of the vocal cords, placement of the tongue against the labio-dental region, and airflow through the nasal passage. The other options do not accurately describe the sound represented by the symbol 'ɱ'.

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7. What is the linguistic term for the sound represented by the IPA symbol '?'

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The correct answer is 'voiced labiodental tap/flap' because it refers to the specific sound represented by the IPA symbol in question. The incorrect answers are different phonetic sounds that do not match the description of the given symbol.

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8. What is the symbol for the voiceless labio-dental fricative sound?

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The correct symbol for the voiceless labio-dental fricative sound is 'f'. This sound is produced by creating friction between the lower lip and upper teeth without vibrating the vocal cords.

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9. What does the symbol 'v' represent in phonetics?

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The symbol 'v' in phonetics represents the voiced labio-dental fricative sound, where the lower lip contacts the upper teeth while the vocal cords vibrate. It is distinct from voiceless fricatives in terms of voicing and placement of articulation.

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10. What is the phonetic term for the sound made by the English letter 'V'?

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The English letter 'V' is pronounced as a voiced labio-dental approximant, characterized by the vibration of the vocal cords and the positioning of the lower lip against the upper teeth.

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11. What is the term for the sound produced by the voiceless dental fricative?

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The term for the sound produced by the voiceless dental fricative is exactly that - 'voiceless dental fricative'. The other options provided are different types of sounds or consonants.

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12. What does the symbol 't' represent in phonetics?

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In phonetics, the symbol 't' represents a voiceless alveolar stop, characterized by the closure of the oral tract at the alveolar ridge and the sudden release of air.

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13. What is a voiced alveolar stop often referred to as?

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A voiced alveolar stop is often referred to as the sound 'd.' It is produced by bringing the front part of the tongue against the alveolar ridge and releasing it to create the sound.

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14. What is the phonetic symbol for the voiced alveolar nasal sound?

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The correct phonetic symbol for the voiced alveolar nasal sound is 'n'. The other options do not represent the same sound in the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) system.

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15. What is the phonetic term for the sound represented by the letter 'r'?

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The correct answer 'voiced alveolar trill' refers to the phonetic sound of the letter 'r', which involves vibrating the tongue against the alveolar ridge. The incorrect answers do not accurately represent the sound of 'r' in phonetics.

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16. What is another term for the voiced alveolar tap/flap?

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The correct term for the voiced alveolar tap/flap is the same as the question itself. Nasal consonants, glottal stops, and fricatives are different types of speech sounds and not synonymous with the voiced alveolar tap/flap.

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17. What phonetic sound is represented by the letter 'z'?

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The letter 'z' represents the voiced alveolar fricative sound, where the vocal cords vibrate, air flows through a narrow channel formed by the tongue and the ridge behind the upper front teeth, creating a friction sound.

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18. What is the phonetic symbol for the voiceless alveolar lateral fricative?

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The voiceless alveolar lateral fricative is represented by the symbol 'ɬ', which is distinct from the symbols for the voiceless postalveolar fricative 'ʃ', dental fricative 'θ', and alveolar approximant 'ɹ'.

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19. What is the phonetic transcription for the sound represented by the IPA symbol [ɮ]?

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The correct answer is the voiced alveolar lateral fricative, as represented by the IPA symbol [ɮ]. It is produced by placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge while allowing air to flow between the tongue and the side of the mouth. The incorrect answers do not match the specific characteristics of the sound represented by the IPA symbol [ɮ].

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20. What is the symbol used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to represent the voiced alveolar approximant?

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The voiced alveolar approximant is represented by the symbol 'ɹ' in the IPA, which is used to transcribe the sound of the English 'r' in words like 'run' or 'car'. The other incorrect symbols do not represent the same sound.

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21. What is the symbol for the voiced alveolar lateral-approximant?

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The correct symbol for the voiced alveolar lateral-approximant is 'l', pronounced like the 'l' sound in words like 'like' or 'love'.

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22. What is the technical term for the 'sh' sound in the word 'ship'?

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The correct term for the 'sh' sound in 'ship' is a voiceless post-alveolar fricative, which is a specific type of consonant sound.

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23. What is the term for the voiced post-alveolar fricative sound commonly found in the English language?

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The correct term for the sound described is a voiced post-alveolar fricative. It is important to differentiate it from the incorrect choices listed.

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24. What is the phonetic term for the sound represented by the letter 't' in the word 'water'?

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The correct term for the 't' sound in 'water' is a voiceless retroflex stop, which is produced by blocking the airflow with the tongue tip against the retroflex area of the roof of the mouth.

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25. What is the phonetic term for the sound represented by the letter 'ɖ' in the International Phonetic Alphabet?

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The correct term for the sound represented by 'ɖ' is a voiced retroflex stop. A voiced alveolar plosive would be represented by 'd' in the IPA. Voiceless dental fricative is represented by 'θ', and voiced palatal approximant is represented by 'j' in the IPA.

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26. What is the correct term for the sound represented by the IPA symbol 'ɳ'?

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The IPA symbol 'ɳ' represents the sound known as voiced retroflex nasal, where the tongue makes contact with the roof of the mouth towards the back. This sound is not a voiced velar nasal, voiceless retroflex plosive, or a voiced alveolar lateral approximant.

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27. What is the proper term for the articulated consonant sound made by a single quick motion of the tongue against the roof of the mouth?

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The correct term for this sound is voiced retroflex tap/flap, which is a type of liquid consonant involving the articulation of the tongue against the alveolar ridge.

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What is the phonetic symbol for the voiceless bilabial stop?
What sound does the letter 'b' represent in phonetics?
What phonetic sound does the letter 'm' represent?
Which phoneme is represented by the symbol /ɸ/?
What is the phonetic symbol for the sound produced when the lips touch...
What is the technical term for the sound represented by the symbol...
What is the linguistic term for the sound represented by the IPA...
What is the symbol for the voiceless labio-dental fricative sound?
What does the symbol 'v' represent in phonetics?
What is the phonetic term for the sound made by the English letter...
What is the term for the sound produced by the voiceless dental...
What does the symbol 't' represent in phonetics?
What is a voiced alveolar stop often referred to as?
What is the phonetic symbol for the voiced alveolar nasal sound?
What is the phonetic term for the sound represented by the letter 'r'?
What is another term for the voiced alveolar tap/flap?
What phonetic sound is represented by the letter 'z'?
What is the phonetic symbol for the voiceless alveolar lateral...
What is the phonetic transcription for the sound represented by the...
What is the symbol used in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)...
What is the symbol for the voiced alveolar lateral-approximant?
What is the technical term for the 'sh' sound in the word 'ship'?
What is the term for the voiced post-alveolar fricative sound commonly...
What is the phonetic term for the sound represented by the letter 't'...
What is the phonetic term for the sound represented by the letter 'ɖ'...
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