The substitution of the aspirated /k/ for the un__aspirated /k/ in the word 'sky' does not alter the meaning of the worD. It is an instance of ______________ ?
Correct answer: A. Complementary distribution
- A. Complementary distribution
- B. Contrastive distribution
- C. Non__complementary distribution
- D. None of the above
Explanation
The aspirated and unaspirated forms of /k/ do not create different meanings in this environment, so they are allophones in complementary distribution. Contrastive distribution would involve a sound change that produces a different word or meaning.
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