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What determines whether a consonant is voiced or voiceless?

AThe speed of air released

BWhether the soft palate is raised

CVibration of the vocal cords

DThe shape of the mouth cavity

Answer:

C. Vibration of the vocal cords

Read Explanation:

Voiced consonants occur when the vocal cords vibrate (e.g., /b/, /d/), while voiceless ones do not (e.g., /p/, /t/)​.


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