The point along the vocal tract at which the airflow is constricted, such as the lips, teeth, and structures along the back of the mouth, is known as ______.
A)a formant
B)the place of articulation
C)the uvulac tract
D)a voicing constant

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The term "place of articulation" refers to the point along the vocal tract where the airflow is constricted to produce different speech sounds. Examples of places of articulation include the lips, teeth, and structures along the back of the mouth. The other options (A, C, and D) are not accurate descriptions of this concept.

The Point Along the Vocal Tract at Which the Airflow