Question

/b/ in the words 'bit' and 'boat' is.............. sound.

Questions 96-120. Choose the best answer from the options given.

• A. a plosive
• B. a nasal
• C. an affricate
• D. a bilabial

Answer 1

Answer:

D. a bilabial

The /b/ sound in the words 'bit' and 'boat' is a bilabial sound.

A bilabial sound is produced by bringing both lips together. The /b/ sound is produced this way, where the lower lip touches the upper lip, and air is released after briefly stopping the airflow.