Question

What is the term for consonants from adjacent syllables that don’t form a cluster?

• A. Abutting consonants
• B. Arresting consonants
• C. Releasing consonants
• D. Blocking consonants

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Abutting consonants

When two consonants from different syllables are adjacent but do not form a consonant cluster, they are called abutting consonants. Example: in uncle /ʌŋ.kəl/, /ŋ/ and /k/ belong to separate syllables.