LETRS Unit 2 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

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Which sound is an example of a voiced stop?

/t/ as in tack

/d/ as in dog

The sound /d/, as in "dog," is an example of a voiced stop because it involves a complete blockage of airflow in the vocal tract, followed by a release that creates a distinct sound. Voiced stops are produced with the vocal cords vibrating, which is the case for /d/.

In contrast, the sounds /t/ as in "tack," /p/ as in "pig," and /k/ as in "cup" are voiceless stops. These sounds are also produced by a complete closure of the airflow, but the vocal cords do not vibrate during their articulation. Therefore, /t/, /p/, and /k/ do not involve the voicing characteristic present in the production of /d/. This distinction helps in understanding how voiced and voiceless sounds function in language.

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/p/ as in pig

/k/ as in cup

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