Phonetics Flashcards
phonetics
the study of the sounds of a language
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
transcription systems for languages that have a separate symbol for each sound
general American
the standard reference accent of North American English
frequency
number of vibrations (cycles of variation in air pressure)
vocal tract
the entire passage above the larynx where speech sounds are shaped
articulators
parts of the vocal apparatus which are involved in speech production (active & passive)
bilabial
sounds which are characterized by a constriction at the lips (involving both lips)
labio-dentals
sound produced with the upper teeth placed on the lower lip
alveolar
an obstruction at the alveolar ridge
inter-dental
sounds are produced with the tongue immediately behind the upper front teeth or even protruding between upper and lower front teeth
palato-alveolar
constriction between the hard palate and the alveolar ridge, slightly further back than for alveolar sounds
glottal
airstream is obstructed at the glottis
manner of articulation
various production methods of consonants
plosives
a complete stop of the airflow followed by a release
fricatives
the lower lips and the upper front teeth come very close together, leaving only a narrow passage through which air can escape. When the air passes through this slight opening, the result is audible friction
