Phonetic Processes Flashcards
1
Q
Assimilation
A
Articulatory adjustments a person makes in relation to nearby sounds in a word (Happens when speaking fast )
2
Q
Dissimilation
A
a sound that changes to become less than a nearby sound- resulting in the word being easier to pronounce
(Removing a sound)
3
Q
Metathesis
A
Changing the order of segments or sounds
4
Q
Vowel Reduction
A
Shortening the vowel sound which is formed more centrally inside the mouth, making it easier to pronounce
