Chapter Two - Articulatory Phonetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is articulatory phonetics?
A
The study of the physical processes involved in the production of speech sounds.
2
Q
What is the airstream mechanism?
A
That from which the air used in speech starts, and which direction it is travelling in.
3
Q
What is the vocal cord state?
A
Refers to the vibration, determining voicing.
4
Q
What is the state of the velum?
A
If the velum is raised, the sound will be nasal. If the velum is lowered, the sound will be oral.
5
Q
How are speech sounds created?
A
The volume and direction of the flow of air is modified using various parts of the respiratory system.
6
Q
What are the active articulators in the oral tract?
A
The lower lip and tongue
7
Q
What are the passive articulators in the oral tract?
A
The upper surfaces of the oral tract
