https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptw7ireIJng 1. The character // is generally pla
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1. The character // is generally placed in the alveolar column in IPA charts, as illustrated in the chart used in this video clip. However, based on the pronunciation illustrated for this sound in this clip, which is very much like the general American pronunciation, which of the following statements best characterizes the situation?
a. Since the English alphabet does not have a character for this sound, the IPA should look to the Greek alphabet for a better symbol.Explanation / Answer
Answer:- Option C
The character // is generally is the alveolar approximant that is used in some spoken languages. The English character for this sound is ‘r’.
Thus, option a is not the correct answer.
The features of alveolar approximants are as follows
Thus options b and d are not correct options.
The pronounciation showed in the video clip, shows a error in ‘lip protrusion part’
Thus option c is correct answer
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