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The /p/ in 'top__most' is a ______________?

Correct answer: C. Nasal plosion

  • A. Bilabial plosion
  • B. Alveolar plosion
  • C. Nasal plosion
  • D. Incomplete plosion.

Explanation

In topmost, /p/ is followed by the bilabial nasal /m/, so the air is released through the nose, producing nasal plosion. The place of articulation is bilabial, but the type of plosion asked for is nasal.

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