Question

Is the plosive in the waveform of the word 'attack' below voiced, voiceless, or voiceless aspirated?





voiced


voiceless


voiceless aspirated

Answer 1

In the word "attack," the initial "t" is a voiceless plosive. When pronounced, it is accompanied by aspiration, which is a burst of air that follows the release of the consonant. Therefore, the plosive in the waveform of the word "attack" would be classified as **voiceless aspirated**.