The Sounds of English: Consonants

Question 1

These are sounds produced when articulators touch or almost touch and release suddenly, slowly or hold their position.

Answer 1

Consonant sounds

Question 2

Articulators

Answer 2

1. Tongue
2. Lips
3. Teeth
4. Hard and Soft palate

Question 3

Types of Consonant Sounds

Answer 3

1. Voiced

2. Voiceless

Question 4

Voiced Consonant Sounds

Answer 4

/b/ 
/d/ 
/g/ 
/v/ 
/m/ 
/n/

Question 5

Voiceless Consonant Sounds

Answer 5

/p/ 
/t/
/k/ 
/f/
/s/ 
/h/