Question

Which of the following set/s consist/s of at least two [+continuant] sounds?

• A. [s, z, j, l, k]
• B. [p, t, k, w]
• C. [esh, teshlig, dyoghlig, turnr]
• D. [j, l, w, h]

Hint:

Continuant sounds, such as fricatives, liquids, and semi-vowels, are produced with a continuous airflow, unlike stops where the airflow is momentarily blocked.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A, C, D

Step 1: Understand [+continuant] sounds. 
A [+continuant] sound is one where airflow is not completely blocked during its articulation, allowing for a continuous flow of air. Examples include fricatives, liquids, and semi-vowels. 
Step 2: Analyze each set of sounds. 
(A) [s, z, j, l, k] – The sounds /s, z, j, l/ are [+continuant], but /k/ is a stop consonant (not [+continuant]). 
(B) [p, t, k, w] – /p, t, k/ are stops, not [+continuant], while /w/ is a semi-vowel (which is [+continuant]). 
(C) [esh, teshlig, dyoghlig, turnr] – /esh/, /teshlig/, /dyoghlig/ are fricatives (which are [+continuant]), and /turnr/ is a liquid (also [+continuant]).
(D) [j, l, w, h] – All sounds /j, l, w, h/ are [+continuant], with /j/ and /w/ being semi-vowels, and /l/ and /h/ being liquids. 
Conclusion: Sets (A), (C), and (D) contain at least two [+continuant] sounds.