Articulatory Phonetics

Question 1

define articulatory phonetics

Answer 1

Branch of phonetics which deals with the articulation, that is how speech sounds are produced

Question 2

speech organs

Answer 2

Various organs in our body help us to speak, apart from their biological and physiological functions.

Question 3

Speech mechanism

Answer 3

The speech organs are divided into 3 groups, and each group form a system. The mechanism in which these 3 speech groups function to produce speech sound is called the Speech mechanism

Question 4

What is Speech?

Answer 4

Speech is modified breathing. The air we intake is regulated by speech organs to produce speech sound and hence modified breathing.

Question 5

Organs of Speech - the 3 groups

Answer 5

Respiratory System, Phonatory System, Articulatory System

Question 6

Respiratory System

Answer 6

Function - Air from the lung is pushed out through the windpipe
Organs - Right and Left lung, Right and Left Bronchus, Windpipe or trachea, Chest muscles

Question 7

Phonatory System

Answer 7

Consists of Larynx - Part right above the windpipe

Question 8

Articulatory System

Answer 8

Located in our head - oral cavity, nasal cavity, and the Pharynx