"Approximant" on the IPA chart describes
A)a manner of articulation.
B)the fact that linguists can only approximately describe the sounds of language.
C)a sort of reduplication.
D)a place of articulation.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Approximants are a manner of articulation in phonetics, characterized by a smooth airflow through the oral tract, making them sound similar to vowels. They are not defined by the place of articulation (like where in the mouth the sound is produced) nor do they involve reduplication (repeating sounds or syllables) or the approximation of linguistic sounds in general.

"Approximant" on the IPA Chart Describes