Consonants are described in terms of:
A) distinctions that include voicing, placement, stopping airflow for a moment.
B) distinctions in how children develop language.
C) how the airflow is obstructed.
D) phonological rules which govern voicing.

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Consonants are described based on their voicing (whether the vocal cords vibrate or not), placement (where in the mouth the sound is created), and manner of articulation (how the airflow is obstructed). This information helps in understanding and producing different consonant sounds. The other options (B, C, D) do not accurately describe how consonants are typically described linguistically.

Consonants Are Described in Terms Of