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/h/ in the word ‘he’ is a __________ sound?
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/h/ in the word ‘he’ is a __________ sound?
A. Velar
B. Glottal
C. Palatal
D. Alveolar
Correct Answer:
Glottal
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Last Updated:
August 21, 2020