The initial consonant in 'Young' is a __________ sound?
Correct answer: A. Palatal
- A. Palatal
- B. Velar
- C. Dental
- D. Glottal
Explanation
The initial sound in “young” is /j/, a palatal approximant produced with the front of the tongue raised toward the hard palate. It is therefore classified as palatal.
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