Phonetics Flashcards
Terms in the phonetics chapter (20 cards)
Phonetics
the study and classification of speech sounds
Articulatory Phonetics
describes process of articulation
Acoustic Phonetics
concentrates on the physical properties of the speech sounds themselves
Auditory Phonetics
investigates how speech sounds are perceived and processed by the listener
Sound Inventory
the pool of sounds which speakers use to construct the words of their language
Frequency
cycles of variation in air pressure
Articulators
all parts of the vocal apparatus which are involved in speech production
Place of Articulation
point of closest constriction in the vocal tract as a criterion for the description and classification of consonants
Manner of Articulation
various production methods of consonants
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
used to indicate pronunciation of words; phonetic symbols directly represent sounds in a one-to-one fashion
Bilabial
place of articulation involving both lips
Labio-dentals
place of articulation involving only lower lip and additionally the upper teeth
Palatal
place of articulation where the tongue is raised toward hard palate
Plosives
consonant sounds that are formed by completely stopping airflow
Fricatives
consonant sounds that are formed when the air passes through slight opening
Affricates
consonant sounds that are formed by stoppage of airflow, followed by prolonged release with only narrow opening and therefore audible friction
Approximants
consonant sounds formed with no complete closure, articulators leave enough space for air to pass with audible friction
Nasals
consonant sounds formed when the velum is lowered, leaving an open passage from oral to nasal cavity, air escaping through the nose
Diphthong
sounds made by combining two vowels, specifically when it starts as one vowel and goes to another
Voiceless consonant
no vibration of vocal cord when forming consonant sound
