Question
Labio-dental sounds are produced with the help of the articulators _________.
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Lower lip and upper teeth
Understanding Labio-dental Sounds
Labio-dental sounds are a type of consonant sound in phonetics. The name itself gives a clue: 'labio' refers to the lip, and 'dental' refers to the teeth.
Articulation Process
These sounds are produced by bringing the lower lip into light contact with the upper front teeth. Air is then expelled through the small gap created between them, causing friction.
- Articulators Involved: Lower lip and Upper teeth.
- Common Examples: The sounds /f/ (as in 'fan') and /v/ (as in 'van') are classic labio-dental sounds in English.
Matching the Correct Option
Based on the definition and articulation process, the articulators used for labio-dental sounds are the lower lip and upper teeth. This corresponds to Option 3.
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