In the given repertoire, which symbol represents an alveolar nasal?

In the given repertoire, which symbol represents an alveolar nasal?

• A. m
• B. n
• C. β
• D. f

Answer: (B)

An alveolar nasal is produced with the tongue tip (or blade) at the alveolar ridge right behind the upper teeth, while the velum is lowered so air resonates through the nasal cavity and the vocal cords vibrate. The symbol n in IPA stands for this sound, as heard in English words like “no” or “nap.” The other symbols here represent different places or manners: m is a nasal made with both lips (bilabial), β is a voiced bilabial fricative, and f is a voiceless labiodental fricative. So the symbol for the alveolar nasal is n.

An alveolar nasal is produced with the tongue tip (or blade) at the alveolar ridge right behind the upper teeth, while the velum is lowered so air resonates through the nasal cavity and the vocal cords vibrate. The symbol n in IPA stands for this sound, as heard in English words like “no” or “nap.” The other symbols here represent different places or manners: m is a nasal made with both lips (bilabial), β is a voiced bilabial fricative, and f is a voiceless labiodental fricative. So the symbol for the alveolar nasal is n.