Distinctive Features Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean if a phoneme is vocalic?
A
It acts like a vowel
2
Q
What does it mean if a phoneme is a sibilant?
A
It makes a hissing sound (s, z, ʃ, ʒ, tʃ, dʒ/
3
Q
What does it mean if a phoneme is a strident?
A
It is high-pitched, loud, and rough sound (/f, /v, /s, /z, /ʃ, /dʒ, /ʒ, and /ʧ)
4
Q
What does it mean if a phoneme is a continuant?
A
Air continues to flow as you produce them (E.g., fricatives)
