3 - The Sounds of Language Flashcards
What consonants are voiceless?
p, f, th, t, s, sh, ch, k, h
What consonants are voiced?
b, m, w, v, the, d, z, n, l, r, g, y, g, ng
Where are bilabial consonants articulated?
Both lips
Where are labiodentals consonants articulated?
Upper teeth with lower lip
Where are dental consonants articulated?
Tongue tip behind upper teeth
Where are alveolar consonants articulated?
Tongue tip to alveolar ridge
Where are palatal consonants articulated?
Tongue and palate
Where are velar consonants articulated?
Back of tongue and velum
Where are glottal consonants articulated?
Space between vocal folds
What is the manner of articulation of stop consonants?
Block airflow, let it go abruptly
What is the manner of articulation of fricative consonants?
Almost block airflow, let it escape through a narrow gap
What is the manner of articulation of affricate consonants?
Combine a brief stop with a fricative
What is the manner of articulation of nasal consonants?
Lower the velum, let air flow out through nose
What is the manner of articulation of liquid consonants?
Raise and curl tongue, let airflow escape round the sides
What is the manner of articulation of glide consonants?
Move tongue to or from a vowel
