Question

Sounds that are articulated with a stricture of close approximation:

• A. Plosives
• B. Affricates
• C. Fricatives
• D. Laterals

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Fricatives

Sounds that are articulated with a stricture of close approximation are called fricatives in phonetics.

• In fricative sounds, the articulators (such as the tongue and lips) come very close together but do not completely block the airflow.

• This narrow constriction causes turbulent airflow, producing a hissing or buzzing sound.