AC- Phonetics/Phonology Flashcards
1
Q
Assimilation
A
When a sound changes to become more like a neighbouring sound. Eg- Bitter pronounced as bidder
2
Q
Elision/deletion
A
Omission of sounds in speech. Eg- cos instead of because
3
Q
Vowel reduction
A
Vowels are in unstressed positions.
4
Q
Insertion
A
Addition of sounds where they don’t belong. Eg- humbEling
5
Q
Alliteration
A
Words with the same consonant sounds at the beginning. Eg- tricky Tracy
6
Q
Assonance
A
Sequence of words with the same vowel sound. Eg- fat cat
7
Q
Stress
A
Emphasis on particular syllables
8
Q
Pitch
A
How high you talk
9
Q
Intonation
A
Changing of pitch
10
Q
Tempo
A
How fast you Talk
11
Q
Volume
A
How loud you talk
