Question

The hard palate is involved in the articulation of which type of consonants?

• A. Labial
• B. Velar
• C. Palatal
• D. Uvular

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Palatal

The hard palate is involved in the articulation of palatal consonants and some postalveolar consonants.

Types of Consonants Articulated at the Hard Palate:

1. Palatal Consonants:

   • These sounds are produced when the tongue body (dorsum) touches or approaches the hard palate.

   • Examples in IPA: /j/ (as in yes).

2. Postalveolar Consonants:

   • Some postalveolar sounds are articulated near the hard palate, with the tongue blade touching just behind the alveolar ridge.

   • Examples in IPA: /ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ/ (as in she, vision, chin, judge).