Question

Which of the following sounds is a voiceless glottal fricative?

• A. /h/
• B. /ʔ/
• C. /ɦ/
• D. /g/

Answer 1

Answer:

A. /h/

The voiceless glottal fricative is /h/.

• Voiceless: The vocal cords do not vibrate.

• Glottal: The sound is produced at the glottis (the space between the vocal cords).

• Fricative: Air passes through a narrow opening, creating friction.

Examples:

• /h/ in "hat" (/hæt/)

• /h/ in "hello" (/həˈloʊ/)