The distinctive feature between consonants: tʃ and dʒ

feature of [dʒ] and [tʃ]

State the distinctive feature between consonants: dʒ and tʃ, give examples for illustration

Answer:

– [dʒ] is a lenis voiced affricative consonant. Between vowels, [dʒ] is normally voiced, in final position it is very weak and short. It lengthens the vowel before it.

– [tʃ ] is a fortis voiceless affricative consonant. Between vowels it is still voiceless, in final position it is strong and voiceless and it shortens the vowel before it./.

Exit mobile version