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What role does the soft palate play in speech production?

AIt directs airflow between nasal and oral cavities

BIt adjusts the pitch of speech

CIt vibrates to create voice

DIt produces consonant friction

Answer:

A. It directs airflow between nasal and oral cavities

Read Explanation:

The soft palate (velum) controls whether air escapes through the mouth or nose. Lowered velum allows nasal sounds like /m/, /n/; raised velum allows oral sounds​.


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