Question

How many main types of air-stream mechanisms are there in speech production?

• A. Three
• B. Two
• C. Four
• D. Five

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Three

There are three main types of air-stream mechanisms used in the production of speech sounds:

1. Pulmonic (most common, uses lung air)

2. Glottalic (involves the glottis)

3. Velaric (involves the back of the tongue and the velum, used for click sounds)