Place of Articulation

Question 1

Bilabial

Answer 1

constriction between the lips so the airstream is obstructed resulting in friction noise.

Question 2

labio-dental

Answer 2

constriction between upper teeth & lower lip, its partially obstructed resulting in friction noise.

Question 3

Dental

Answer 3

constriction of upper teeeth & tongue partially obstructed resulting in friction noise.

Question 4

Alveolar

Answer 4

constriction of the alveolar ridge airstream partially obstructed resulting in friction noise.

Question 5

postalveolar

Answer 5

constriction just behind the alveolar ridge.

Question 6

retroflex

Answer 6

constriction just behind the alveolar ridge the airstream is partially obstructed.

Question 7

palatal

Answer 7

construction of the narrowing of the roof of the mouth partially obstructed therefor resulting in friction noise.

Question 8

velar

Answer 8

Constriction at the velum so that the airstream is partially obstructed, enabling turbulent airflow.

Question 9

Uvular

Answer 9

Constriction at the uvula the airstream is partially obstructed.