The [L] Sound in the Words Let and Slate Would

Multiple Choice

The [l] sound in the words let and slate would be referred to as a(n)

A) phoneme because it sounds significantly different across the two words.
B) allophone because it is a variant of the same phoneme in the two words.
C) allophone because it sounds significantly different across the two words.
D) bilabial because it is produced by obstructing airflow.