Are a Family of Related Sounds

Question

are a family of related sounds.
A) Allophones
B) Phonological classes
C) Morphemes
D) Distinctive features

Accepted Answer

Allophones are variations of a single phoneme (sound) that do not change the meaning of a word, but may vary in pronunciation depending on the context. They are considered a family of related sounds because they are perceived as the "same" sound by speakers of the language, despite minor variations in how they are produced.