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The initial sounds in the words 'ship', 'church' and 'judge; are examples for__________?

Correct answer: A. Palato__alveolar

  • A. Palato__alveolar
  • B. Palatal
  • C. Velar
  • D. Bilabial

Explanation

The initial sounds /ʃ/ in ship, /tʃ/ in church and /dʒ/ in judge are produced in the palato-alveolar region. They are therefore palato-alveolar sounds, not simply palatal or velar sounds.

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