ENG1502 Assignment 2 Memo | Due 13 June 2025

 Question 1 1.1. The alphabet m is a bilabial sound because it is articulated on both the upper and lower lip. Provide words that contain the places of articulation provided below and state why each has been given their name. Do not forget to underline the alphabet that produces the sound. A) Palatal Word: yes Alphabet that produces the sound: y Explanation: The sound /j/ as in "yes" is a palatal sound because it is produced with the body of the tongue raised against the hard palate. B) Alveolar Word: time Alphabet that produces the sound: t Explanation: The sound /t/ as in "time" is an alveolar sound because the tongue touches the alveolar ridge behind the upper teeth. C) Labio-dental Word: fan Alphabet that produces the sound: f Explanation: The sound /f/ in "fan" is a labio-dental sound because the lower lip touches the upper teeth. D) Velar Word: kite Alphabet that produces the sound: k Explanation: The sound /k/ as in "kite" is a velar sound, made by the back of the tongue against the soft palate (velum). E) Dental Word: think Alphabet that produces the sound: th Explanation: The sound /θ/ in "think" is a dental sound produced by the tongue placed against the upper front teeth. F) Glottal Word: house Alphabet that produces the sound: h Explanation: The sound /h/ in "house" is a glottal sound because it is produced at the glottis, the space between the vocal cords.