Which of the following phonetic definitions are wrong?
- A. Fricative: close approximation of two articulators
- B. Stop: closure of articulators obstructs the airflow
- C. Raising the front of the tongue as a secondary articulation is velarisation
- D. Trill: a loosely held articulator set vibrating
- E. Raising the back of the tongue during another articulation is palatalisation
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Correct answer: C. (C) and (E) only
Explanation
C and E swap the terms: raising the front of the tongue towards the hard palate is palatalisation, and raising the back towards the velum is velarisation (as in 'dark l').
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