How We Describe Consonants And Vowels

Question 1

Which two reference points are involved in defining where we make consonants?

Answer 1

1-the active articulator, the part of the vocal tract that moves.
2- the passive articulator, the part towards which it moves or with what it makes contact.

Question 2

What is bilabial speech?

Answer 2

We use both lips to make the articulation (p,b,m)

Question 3

What is labiodental speech?

Answer 3

We make the lower lip articulate with the upper teeth (f,v)

Question 4

What is dental speech?

Answer 4

We make the tongue tip and rims articulate with the upper teeth (thin, this)

Question 5

What is alveolar speech?

Answer 5

We make the blade of the tongue articulate with the alveolar ridge (t,s)