In different languages, the number of consonants vary from 8-10 to ______.a)40 - 50b)65 - 75c)90 - 100d)60 - 65Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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In different languages, the number of consonants vary from 8-10 to ______.

a)
40 - 50
b)
65 - 75
c)
90 - 100
d)
60 - 65

Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

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Consonant is the non-vowel sounds which are articulated with complete or partial blockage of the vocal tract. In different languages number of consonants vary from 8-10 to 40-50 because one language may make use of a consonant dimension which other languages do not.

We describe and identify consonants briefly by using a three-term label indicating voicing, place of articulation, manner of articulation.

As regards voicing, consonants are classified into voiced and voiceless. In the case of voiced consonants, the vocal cords vibrate while in case of voiceless consonants, the vocal cords do not vibrate at the time of producing the sounds.
Regarding the Place of Articulation, consonants are divided into bilabial, dental, labio-dental, alveolar, post-alveolar, palatal, velar, glottal etc. On the basis of the articulatory points at which the articulators actually touch or are at their closest.
Regarding the Manner of Articulation, consonants can be divided into stops, fricatives, affricates, nasals, rolls, laterals, frictionless continuants etc. depending on the type of obstruction caused by the narrowing or closure of the articulators.

Hence, we conclude that in different languages, the number of consonants vary from 8-10 to 40 - 50.

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