Vowel Production Flashcards
1
Q
What is the nucleus of a syllable?
A
Vowel
2
Q
What is it about vowels that differs between people?
A
Accents
3
Q
What can affect accents?
A
Class, gender, age, region
4
Q
What is a monophthong?
A
A constant, unchanging sound quality,
5
Q
What is a diphthong?
A
Gradually changing articulation.
6
Q
What terms describe the tongue backness?
A
Front, central, back
7
Q
What terms describe tongue height?
A
High, mid, low
8
Q
What are the 8 main vowels known as?
A
Primary Cardinal Vowels
