Question

In terms of place of articulation, the sounds /f/ and /v/ are:

• A. Dental
• B. Alveolar
• C. Labiodental
• D. Bilabial

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Labiodental

• Labiodental: These sounds are produced by placing the lower lip against the upper teeth.

• /f/ is a voiceless labiodental fricative (as in "fish").

• /v/ is a voiced labiodental fricative (as in "van").