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What kind of consonants involve a slow release after complete closure?

AFricatives

BAffricates

CPlosives

DLaterals

Answer:

B. Affricates

Read Explanation:

Affricates begin with a complete closure (like plosives) but the release is slow and controlled, creating a friction-like sound. Examples: /tʃ/, /dʒ/​.


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