Question

What determines whether a consonant is voiced or voiceless?

• A. The speed of air released
• B. Whether the soft palate is raised
• C. Vibration of the vocal cords
• D. The shape of the mouth cavity

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Vibration of the vocal cords

Voiced consonants occur when the vocal cords vibrate (e.g., /b/, /d/), while voiceless ones do not (e.g., /p/, /t/)​.