The sound /p/ in "pit" is different from /b/ in "bit" because it is __________.

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The sound /p/ in "pit" is voiceless, which means it is produced without vibration of the vocal cords. The sound /b/ in "bit" is voiced, which means it is produced with vibration of the vocal cords. The use of lips is common in both sounds, so option D is not the best choice. Option A is not a suitable choice because it refers to the letters and not the sounds.

The Sound /P/ in "Pit" Is Different from /B/ in "Bit