Question

How do we define the ending sound in the word ring?

• A. Voiced velar nasal
• B. Voiced alveolar nasal
• C. Voiced uvular nasal
• D. Voiced labiodental nasal

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Voiced velar nasal

• The ending sound in ring is /ŋ/.

• This is called the voiced velar nasal:

  • voiced → the vocal cords vibrate.

  • velar → the back of the tongue touches the soft palate (velum).

  • nasal → the air escapes through the nose.