Consonants Flashcards
bilabials
between the two lips
what symbols are bilabials
[p], [b], [m]
labiodentals
between lower lip and upper teeth
what symbols are labiodentals
[f], [v]
what symbols are interdentals
[θ], [ð]
interdentals
between teeth
what symbols are alveolars
[t], [d], [n], [s], [z], [l], [r]
alveolars
tongue raised to the alveolar ridge
lateral
sideways
what symbol is a lateral
[l]
[r] vs [l]
for [r], air escapes through the central part of the mouth
palatals
the front part of tongue is raised to the palate
what symbols are palatals
[ʃ], [ʒ], [ʧ], [ʤ], [j]
velars
back of the tongue is raised to the soft palate/velum
what symbols are velars
[k], [g], [ŋ]
uvulars
back of tongue is raised to the uvula
what symbols are uvulars
[ʀ], [q], [ɢ]
glottals
the flow of air through open/closed glottis