Manner of articulation (4) Flashcards
1
Q
Plosives?
A
A small explosion of air is released from behind the articulators. They are a short burst of sound and cannot be sustained.
2
Q
Examples of a plosive?
A
/p/, /d/, /g/
3
Q
Fricatives?
A
They involve high frequency energy, a bit like ‘frication’ between two articulators.
Can be maintained
4
Q
Examples of fricatives?
A
/z/, /s/, /f/
5
Q
Approximants?
A
Open approximation with a wide degree of stricture and they can be maintained for a long period of time.
6
Q
Examples of approximants?
A
/l/, /w/, /j/
7
Q
Nasals?
A
Nasals have the same close-hold-release gesture as plosives, except the velum is lowered as air flows through the nasal passage.
8
Q
Examples of nasals?
A
/ama/
