Question

Which of the following sound sequences is NOT allowed by English phonotactic rules?

• A. /str/ at the beginning of a word
• B. /ŋ/ at the start of a word
• C. /bl/ at the start of a word
• D. /nd/ at the end of a word

Answer 1

Answer:

B. /ŋ/ at the start of a word

• In English, /ŋ/ (as in “sing”) cannot occur at the beginning of a word.