"Coarticulation" Refers to the Fact That in Producing Speech

question 24

Multiple Choice

"Coarticulation" refers to the fact that in producing speech

• A)the movement of the tongue and lips must be carefully coordinated with the output of air from the lungs.
• B)phonemes overlap,both in their production and in their sound pattern.
• C)a single position of the tongue is used for several different speech sounds.
• D)the tongue must be moved into its appropriate position simultaneously with the positioning of the teeth and lips.

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