Phonetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is phonetics?
A
The study of human speech sounds
2
Q
What are the FOUR speech organs?
A
Mouth
Lungs
Throat
Nose
3
Q
The vocal tract is made up of? (3)
A
Larynyx, mouth and nose
4
Q
What is initiation?
A
When air passes from the lungs, upwards and outwards through the vocal tract
5
Q
What is phonotion?
A
Air is converted into vibrations, this takes place in the larynyx
6
Q
What is articulation?
A
Air is manipulated to create a specific sound, this happens in the upper vocal tract
7
Q
What are the articulators?
A
velum lips uvula epiglottis teeth tongue alveolar ridge
8
Q
What do articulators do?
A
manipulate air into specific speech sounds
