• 2022-06-06
    The distinction between English vowels and consonants lies in the obstruction of ( ).
    A: nose
    B: mouth
    C: airstream
    D: throat
  • C

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      中国大学MOOC: Consonants differ from vowels in that the formed are articulated without obstruction in the oral cavity.

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      The_____ lies below the larynx. A: mouth B: nose C: pharynx D: trachea

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      In classifying the English consonants and vowels, the same criteria can be applied.

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      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.

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      The knowledge of English phonetics (Sounds of English) basically comprises ‏‎ and .‏‎‏ A: vowels; consonants B: American; British English C: words; sentences D: phonetic segments; suprasegments