What Should the Nasalance Score Be for a Prolonged /S

question 16

Multiple Choice

What should the nasalance score be for a prolonged /s/ when produced by a normal speaker?

• A)0%
• B)About 5%
• C)About 10%
• D)About 15%
• E)About 20%

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