Which word contains the voiced post-alveolar fricative consonant sound /ʒ/ as in 'measure'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. precision
- Step 1: 'Precision' is pronounced /prɪˈsɪʒ.ən/ with the voiced fricative /ʒ/. Answer: precision. Why not the others: 'Pressure' (/ˈpreʃ.ər/), 'mission' (/ˈmɪʃ.ən/), and 'nation' (/ˈneɪ.ʃən/) all have the voiceless fricative /ʃ/.
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