Identification of Phoneme Articulation Positions

Certainly! Here's how you might answer this question: --- **Identify the place of articulation in the underlined phonemes and provide a reason for each answer:** Let's isolate and discuss each underlined phoneme: 1. **m** (*m*eeting) - **Place of articulation:** Bilabial - **Reason:** The /m/ sound is produced by bringing both lips together to block the airflow before releasing it through the nose. Both lips ("bi-" meaning two, "labial" meaning lips) are involved. 2. **t** (mee*t*ing) - **Place of articulation:** Alveolar - **Reason:** The /t/ sound is made by placing the tip of the tongue against the alveolar ridge (the bony ridge just behind the upper front teeth). 3. **l** (pro*l*onged) - **Place of articulation:** Alveolar - **Reason:** The /l/ sound is created when the tip of the tongue touches the alveolar ridge, allowing air to flow around the sides. 4. **v** (*v*entilation) - **Place of articulation:** Labiodental - **Reason:** The /v/ sound is produced by touching the bottom lip to the upper front teeth while voicing. 5. **h** (*h*ad) - **Place of articulation:** Glottal - **Reason:** The /h/ sound is produced without the use of the tongue or lips, but by the flow of air through the open glottis (space between the vocal cords) in the larynx. --- **Summary Table:** | Phoneme | Place of Articulation | Reason | |---------|----------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | /m/ | Bilabial | Both lips are pressed together during pronunciation. | | /t/ | Alveolar | Tongue tip contacts alveolar ridge (just behind upper front teeth). | | /l/ | Alveolar | Tongue tip touches alveolar ridge, air flows around the sides. | | /v/ | Labiodental | Bottom lip touches upper teeth, with voicing. | | /h/ | Glottal | Air passes through the open glottis, without using the tongue or lips. | **(2 marks each × 5 phonemes = 10 marks)** Let me know if you need further explanation or details!