Definitions Flashcards

1
Q

A sound made with your mouth open and your tongue in the middle of your mouth touching nothing else

A

Vowel

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2
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Type of word that is generally not stressed when applying intonation to a sentence

A

Function word

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3
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The most force or emphasis given to a syllable when pronouncing a word

A

Primary stress

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4
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A cluster located in the middle of a word

A

Medial cluster

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5
Q

When the tone of your voice falls when you finish sayin sth

A

Falling intonation

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6
Q

Getting someone to understand your thoughts or feelings

A

Communication

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7
Q

A type of sound produced with sound of a breath (puff of air) of letter h

A

Aspirated

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