COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
What makes nasal consonants different from other consonants?
The air escapes through the nose.
Name the three nasal consonants in German.
/m/, /n/, and /n/
How is the /n/ sound in Nacht produced?
The tongue touches the alveolar ridge.
Which plosive consonant is produced at the back of the mouth and is found in the word “Kind”?
/k/
Plosive consonants in German are unique because air flows through the nose.
False (Air is released in a burst, not through the nose).
What is the German affricate consonant that combines /p/ and /f/?
/pf/ as in the German word “Pferd”
How is the fricative /f/ in “Frau” pronounced?
By forcing air through a narrow channel.
What do affricate sounds combine?
A stopped sound and a fricative sound.
German consonants can be grouped into three main types based on how the sounds are made. True or False
True:plosives,fricatives,affricates
Give an example for plosive consonants
Papa(father)
Tag(day)
Kind(child)
Why is the German /ʁ/ sound tricky for learners?
Because it is produced differently than the English R.
Name plosive consonants
P,t,k
These sounds force air through a narrow passage, creating friction.How are these sounds called starting with letter ,F’
Fricatives
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Bonus
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MINUS
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