Phonetics, Phonology and Prosodics Flashcards
1
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Phoneme
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The basic unit of sound
2
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Diphthong
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A vowel sound that is the combination of two separate sounds, where a speaker glides from one to another.
3
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Give an example of diphthong
A
Out, bite & toil
4
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Voicing
A
The act of the vocal cords either vibrating (voiced) or not vibrating (unvoiced) in the production of a consonant sound.
5
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Place of articulation
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The position in the mouth where a consonant sound is produced.
6
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Manner of articulation
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The extent to which airflow is interrupted by parts of the mouth in the production of consonant sounds.
7
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Sound iconicity
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The use of the sound system to mirror form or meaning.
