Phonetics and phonology Flashcards
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What is Phonetics?
The study of individual speech sounds
Phonetics encompasses various aspects, including articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics.
Define Articulatory phonetics.
The production of speech sounds (by the speaker)
Articulatory phonetics focuses on how speech sounds are physically produced.
Define Acoustic phonetics.
The transmission of sounds and their acoustic characteristics
Acoustic phonetics studies the properties of sound waves produced during speech.
Define Auditory phonetics.
The perception of speech sounds (by the listener)
Auditory phonetics examines how sounds are heard and processed by the human ear and brain.
What is Phonology?
The study of the speech sounds, how they are used in a language and what the relationships among them are
Phonology deals with the abstract, cognitive aspects of sounds in language.
What is the role of lungs in speech production?
They act as an initiator by breathing air in and out into the environment
Lungs provide the airflow necessary for producing speech sounds.
What is the pathway of air during speech production?
Lungs → bronchi → trachea/windpipe → larynx → pharynx → oral or nasal cavity
This pathway is essential for modifying the sound produced.
What are primary articulators?
The main articulators that take part in the modification of speech sounds
Primary articulators include the pharynx, soft palate, hard palate, alveolar ridge, teeth, lips, and tongue.
Which articulator is considered the most important in speech production?
The tongue
The tongue is the most flexible articulator and can take various positions.
Fill in the blank: The tip of the tongue, the blade, the front and back, and the root are parts of the _______.
tongue
Each part of the tongue plays a role in producing different speech sounds.
