Phonology: Introduction to Minimal Distinctions 2.1

This exercise is designed to be an introduction to distinguishing phonemes by noting the feature that differentiates one from the other; it includes phonemes of languages from around the world.

For each set of phonemes, state the feature that the two phonemes do not share, or, in other words, state the minimal distinction.
Ex: /p/ vs. /b/

The one feature that distinguishes these sounds from each other is voicing.
/p/ /b/

bilabial yes yes
plosive yes yes
+voice NO yes

For each of the following questions, select the feature that distinguishes one phoneme from the other.
POA – place of articulation
MOA – manner of articulation