Manners of articulation definitions Flashcards
1
Q
nasal (oral)
A
soft palate is lowered so that air flows out through the nose; complete closure of two articulators
2
Q
(oral) stop
A
soft palate is raised, forming a velic closure; complete closure of two articulators
3
Q
fricative
A
narrowing of two articulators so as to produce a turbulent airstream
4
Q
approximant
A
approximation of two articulators without producing a turbulent airstream
5
Q
trill
A
an articulator set in vibration by the airstream
6
Q
tap
A
tongue hitting the roof of mouth
7
Q
flap
A
one articulator striking another in passing
8
Q
lateral
A
with a central obstruction so that air passes out the side
9
Q
central
A
articulated so that air passes out the centre
