UGC NET English Q81

Question

Which of the following statements are correct about voiced and voiceless sounds?
A. All 20 vowels sounds of English are voiced.
B. When the vocal cords move away from each other, the speech sounds articulated in this situation is called voiceless sounds.
C. The rapid opening and closing of the vocal cords is called the Vibration of the vocal cords and the sound produced in this vibration is called voiceless sound.
D. Fifteen out of twenty four consonants of English are voiced.
E. The articulatory system consists of a few organs in our leg and hand.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

A, B, and D Only