Question

Which allophonic variation is responsible for the misspelling of the word "sick" as "sig"?

A) Substituting consonants
B) Dropping final consonants
C) Adding extra vowels
D) Silent consonants

Answer 1

The misspelling 'sig' instead of 'sick' is due to substituting consonants, where the 'k' sound is replaced with a 'g' sound. Option (A).

Step-by-step explanation:

The misspelling of the word "sick" as "sig" can be attributed to substituting consonants. This indicates that the speaker produces a different consonant sound in place of the correct one, which leads to the incorrect spelling. In the given example, the 'k' sound in 'sick' is being replaced with the 'g' sound, leading to the misspelling "sig".

This allophonic variation involves a change in the pronunciation but not necessarily a loss of a consonant or the addition of vowels or silent consonants.