The [L] Sound in the Words Let and Slate Would

question 17

Multiple Choice

The [l] sound in the words let and slate would be referred to as a(n)

• A) phoneme because it sounds significantly different across the two words.
• B) allophone because it is a variant of the same phoneme in the two words.
• C) allophone because it sounds significantly different across the two words.
• D) bilabial because it is produced by obstructing airflow.

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