The speech sounds [p], [b], and [k] are instances of:
A) velar consonants
B) stop consonants
C) voiced consonants
D) alveolar consonants

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[p], [b], and [k] are all examples of stop consonants, which are produced by completely stopping the flow of air in the vocal tract. Velar consonants are produced by obstructing airflow at the velum (soft palate), and alveolar consonants are produced by obstructing airflow at the alveolar ridge (the bony ridge behind the upper front teeth). Voiced consonants involve vibration of the vocal cords, but not all stop consonants are voiced.

The Speech Sounds [P], [B], and [K] Are Instances Of