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

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This is an example of coarticulation, where the pronunciation of one phoneme is influenced by the following phoneme. In this case, the /b/ in "bat" is pronounced with a stronger burst of air, whereas in "boot," the /b/ is pronounced with less air pressure due to the following /u/ sound. Phoneme contiguity and incontiguity refer to the proximity or separation of phonemes within a word or across different words, respectively. Alveolar context refers to the specific location within the mouth where certain sounds are articulated.

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