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Which among the following pairs are Alveolar plosives ?

Correct answer: C. /t/ &/d/

  • A. /p/ & /b/
  • B. /m/ & /v/
  • C. /t/ &/d/
  • D. /k/ & /g/

Explanation

The alveolar plosives are /t/ and /d/, produced by briefly stopping airflow with the tongue at the alveolar ridge. /p/ and /b/ are bilabial, while /k/ and /g/ are velar plosives.

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