Phonetics and Phonology Flashcards
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
A standard system of phonetic notation (based on the Latin alphabet) to represent the sounds of spoken language.
Voicing
The result of vocal cord vibration
Place of articulation
The articulatory point in the vocal tract where sounds are produced.
Manner of articulation
The process of articulation used in the production of sounds.
Assimilation
The process where sounds become similar or even identical to neighbouring sounds. Eg: Handbag to hambag.
Vowel reduction
The removal of a vowel sound from a word. Eg: Straya instead of Australia.
Elision
The slurring or omission of some sounds.
Insertion
The addition of sounds where they previously didn’t exist. Eg: UmbArella
Prosodic features
The features of speech apart from the actual words.
Pitch
How high or low the voice is, reflecting the speed of vibration of the vocal chords.
Stress
The degree of force with which a syllable or word is articulated.
Volume
The degree of loudness or intensity of sounds.
Tempo
The speed at which we talk.
Intonation
The patterns of changes in pitch in speech.
