Approximates Flashcards
1
Q
What are the glides (semivowels) ?
A
/w/ and /j/
2
Q
What are the liquids?
A
/l/ and /r/
3
Q
What are the acoustics of /w/ ?
A
ALWAYS move TOGETHER
- CV= F1 and F2 increase
- VC= F1 and F2 decrease
4
Q
What are the acoustics of /j/ ?
A
ALWAYS move APART
- CV= F1 rises and F2 decreases
- VC= F1 decreases and F2 increases
5
Q
What are the acoustics of a dark /r/ ?
A
- CV context
- F3 VERY LOW
- NO anticipatory articulation
6
Q
What are the acoustics of a light /r/ ?
A
- VC context
- F3 somewhat low
- Anticipatory articulation
7
Q
What are the acoustics of a dark /l/ ?
A
- VC context
8
Q
What are the acoustics of a light /l/ ?
A
- CV context
9
Q
Is /r/ in the word “Rope” a dark or light rhotic?
A
Dark (CV)
10
Q
Is /r/ in the word “art” a dark or light rhotic?
A
light (VC)
