ENG1502 Assignment 2 - DUE 13 June 2025

ENG1502
ASSIGNMENT 2 2025

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 13 JUNE 2025

, Question 1: Places of Articulation (12 marks)

a) Palatal

 Word: yes
 Explanation: The sound /j/ (as in yes) is palatal because it is produced with the
body of the tongue raised against the hard palate.

b) Alveolar

 Word: time
 Explanation: /t/ is alveolar because the tongue touches the alveolar ridge (just
behind the upper front teeth).

c) Labio-dental

 Word: food
 Explanation: /f/ is labio-dental because it is produced by bringing the bottom lip
against the upper teeth.

d) Velar

 Word: kite
 Explanation: /k/ is velar as it is produced by the back of the tongue touching the
soft part of the roof of the mouth (velum).

e) Dental

 Word: think
 Explanation: /θ/ is dental because it is produced with the tongue against the
upper front teeth.

f) Glottal