Semi-vowels /w/ and /j/ are grouped among the consonants of language, rather than vowels, because they appear in the syllable-initial position and occupy the consonant position.
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- The distinction between vowels and consonants lays in ______. A: the place of articulation B: the obstruction of air stream C: the position of the tongue D: the shape of the lips
- What is the difference between consonants and vowels? A: Vowels have a longer duration in actual production. B: Air stream is obstructed in producing consonants. C: Consonants all involve the vibration of the vocal cords.. D: Vowels are louder than consonants.
- Classification of vowels is made up of the following EXCEPT（ ） A: the position of the tongue B: the openness of the mouth C: the shape of the lip D: the width of the vowels
- What are the features of vowels and consonants?
- Another difference in the pronunciation of consonants is that when /t/ is between the ________ in stressed and unstressed syllables, it is read as /d/in ________. A: consonants, RP B: consonants, GA C: vowels, RP D: vowels, GA