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2. How are flaps produced?

  • Briefly stopping the air flow and then obstructing the release
  • The tongue tip briefly tapping the alveolar ridge
  • Briefly closing then opening the space between the vocal folds

3. Which sounds are produced with no active use of the tongue?

  • Glottals
  • Bilabials
  • Dentals

4. When are voiceless sounds produced?

  • When vocal cords are spread apart, allowing all the air flow from the lungs to pass through
  • When vocal cords are drawn together, causing minimal air flow from the lungs to pass through
  • When the speaker whispers

5. Which sounds are produced using the palate behind the alveolar ridge?

  • Velars
  • Palatals
  • Glottals
  • Alveolars

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