Oral consonant Consonants /d/ and /ð/ - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which symbol represents the voiced dental fricative consonant /ð/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?
/d/
/ð/
/z/
/v/
Which of the following words does not contain the voiced dental fricative consonant /ð/?
this
these
that
there
Which of the following words contains the voiced alveolar stop consonant /d/?
That
Then
Both
Those
Which of the following minimal pairs distinguishes between the consonant sounds /d/ and /ð/?
Day / thy
Die / thy
Dog / fog
Deer / fear
Explain the difference between the voiced alveolar plosive consonant /d/ and the voiced dental fricative consonant /ð/?
The voiced alveolar plosive consonant /d/ and the voiced dental fricative consonant /ð/ are two distinct sounds in the English language that are often confused with each other. The main difference between the two sounds is where they are produced in the mouth.
The voiced alveolar plosive consonant /d/ is produced by placing the tongue behind the upper teeth on the alveolar ridge and quickly releasing it to create a burst of sound. This sound is often described as a short, explosive sound, similar to the sound made when saying the word "did". Other words that contain the /d/ sound include "dog", "desk", and "door".
On the other hand, the voiced dental fricative consonant /ð/ is produced by placing the tongue between the upper and lower teeth and allowing air to flow through the narrow gap between them, creating a continuous, vibrating sound. This sound is often described as a soft, hissing sound, similar to the sound made when saying the word "this". Other words that contain the /ð/ sound include "that", "there", and "breathe".