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39. Which of the following is not true?

A. Voiceless plosives at initial position followed by a vowel are aspirated.
B. Fortis stops at the beginning of a syllable are aspirated when followed by a stressed vowel.
C. Fortis plosives at final position may be released or unreleased.
D. Plosives at final position have the effect of shortening the preceding vowels.

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Final answer:

Fortis stops at the beginning of a syllable are not aspirated in English.


Explanation:

Fortis stops at the beginning of a syllable are aspirated when followed by a stressed vowel is not true. In English, voiceless stops are aspirated at the beginning of a word and the beginning of a stressed syllable, not fortis stops. Fortis stops are characterized by increased tension or force.


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