Vowels

Question 1

Vowels are:

Answer 1

speech sounds produced with relatively open vocal tract

Question 2

Definition: a vowel is typically the most intense portion of a syllable

Answer 2

perceptually salient

Question 3

Definition: unchanging vowel

Answer 3

Monophthongs

Question 4

Definition: changing articulation

Answer 4

Diphthongs

Question 5

English vowels are typically (voiced/voiceless)

Answer 5

Voiced

Question 6

Vowel features: (4)

Answer 6

tongue height (low/high)
tongue backness (front/back)
lip rounding (rounded/unrounded)
tenseness (tense/lax)

Question 7

(T/F) There is not single ideal articulation for a given vowel.

Answer 7

True. There is variability across individuals.