Self-check questions

1. For what consonants is the friction the strongest?

2. Dwell on the position of the tongue for /s/ and /S/.

3. Compare the pronunciation of the vowels /A/ and /R/.

4. What is friction?

5. Give examples of words where /Z/ occurs at the beginning of words.

6. What is the difference in the pronunciation of the sounds /I/ and /J/.

7. For what consonants is the friction the weakest?

8. Why do we call this group of consonants friction consonants?