Which articulation type corresponds to the sound /g/?

The sound /g/ is classified as a stop sound, which is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, creating a momentary closure that stops the air before being released. When pronouncing /g/, the back of the tongue contacts the soft palate, and the vocal cords vibrate, resulting in the voiced sound characteristic of stops.

Stop sounds, also known as plosives, include /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/. They are characterized by the complete blockage of airflow, which is then suddenly released, producing the distinct sound.

Other sound types, such as glide, fricative, and affricate, involve different articulatory processes. Glide sounds involve a smooth transition between vowel sounds, fricatives are produced by forcing air through a narrow space causing turbulence (like /f/ or /s/), and affricates start as a stop but release into a fricative sound (like /ch/ in "chip"). Recognizing these differences clarifies why /g/ is categorized as a stop sound.