When you say "bat" and "boot," the /b/ sound is articulated differently. This is an example of _____.
A) phoneme contiguity
B) phoneme congruity
C) coarticulation
D) alveolar context

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The difference in the articulation of the /b/ sound in "bat" and "boot" is an example of coarticulation, which refers to the way sounds overlap and affect the articulation of neighboring sounds. In this case, the position of the lips for the /b/ sound is affected by the following /u/ sound in "boot", leading to the different articulation compared to the /a/ sound in "bat". Phoneme contiguity and congruity are not applicable in this scenario, and alveolar context is not relevant to the difference in articulation between these two words.

When You Say "Bat" and "Boot," the /B/ Sound Is