Places of articulation Flashcards
1
Q
What is bilabial ?
A
When the lower and upper lips touch each other.
P, B, M
2
Q
What is labiodental?
A
The lower lips touches the upper teeth.
F, V
3
Q
Dental
A
When the tip of the tongue touches the upper teeth.
TH
4
Q
Alveolar
A
When the tongue touches the alveolar ridge.
T, D, N
5
Q
Postalveolar
A
When the tongue immediately touches just behind the ridge.
J, CH, sometimes SH
6
Q
Velar
A
When the soft palate is used.
G, K, X
