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What is a monophthong?

AA vowel glide from one sound to another

BA vowel sound with a single, constant articulatory position

CA consonant cluster

DA combination of vowels and consonants

Answer:

B. A vowel sound with a single, constant articulatory position

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A monophthong, also called a pure vowel, maintains a steady articulatory position — no tongue or lip movement occurs. For example, in the word "sit", the /i/ sound is produced without any glide.


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