Voicing refers to whether the vocal folds vibrate during production.

• A. True
• B. Place of articulation
• C. Manner of articulation
• D. Duration

Answer: (A)

Voicing is about whether the vocal folds vibrate during production. When the vocal folds vibrate, the sound is voiced (as in z, b, or v); when they don’t vibrate, the sound is voiceless (as in s, p, or f). This distinction is independent of where the constriction occurs (place of articulation), how the sound is formed (manner of articulation), or how long the sound lasts (duration). So the statement is true because voicing specifically describes the presence or absence of vocal fold vibration during articulation.