Phonetics

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Phonetics

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the study and classification of speech sounds

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Articulatory Phonetics

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describes process of articulation

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Acoustic Phonetics

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concentrates on the physical properties of the speech sounds themselves

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Auditory Phonetics

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investigates how speech sounds are perceived and processed by the listener

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Sound Inventory

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the pool of sounds which speakers use to construct the words of their language

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Frequency

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cycles of variation in air pressure

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Articulators

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all parts of the vocal apparatus which are involved in speech production

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Place of Articulation

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point of closest constriction in the vocal tract as a criterion for the description and classification of consonants

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Manner of Articulation

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various production methods of consonants

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

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used to indicate pronunciation of words; phonetic symbols directly represent sounds in a one-to-one fashion

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Bilabial

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place of articulation involving both lips

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Labio-dentals

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place of articulation involving only lower lip and additionally the upper teeth

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Palatal

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place of articulation where the tongue is raised toward hard palate

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Plosives

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consonant sounds that are formed by completely stopping airflow

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Fricatives

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consonant sounds that are formed when the air passes through slight opening

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Affricates

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consonant sounds that are formed by stoppage of airflow, followed by prolonged release with only narrow opening and therefore audible friction

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Approximants

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consonant sounds formed with no complete closure, articulators leave enough space for air to pass with audible friction

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Nasals

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consonant sounds formed when the velum is lowered, leaving an open passage from oral to nasal cavity, air escaping through the nose

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Diphthong

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sounds made by combining two vowels, specifically when it starts as one vowel and goes to another

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Voiceless consonant

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no vibration of vocal cord when forming consonant sound