3 Questions
What is the primary source of air for speech in all languages?
Lungs
How do we interfere with the passage of air for speech?
Interfere at various places and in various ways
Which parts are important for recognizing speech in English according to Figure 1?
Throat, mouth, and nose
Study Notes
Speech Production
- The primary source of air for speech in all languages is the lungs.
- We interfere with the passage of air for speech by using various parts of the vocal tract, including the glottis, velum, and oral and nasal cavities.
Recognizing Speech in English
- According to Figure 1, the following parts are important for recognizing speech in English:
- Lips
- Tongue
- Teeth
- Alveolar ridge
- Hard palate
- Soft palate
- Nasal cavity
- Glottis
This quiz covers the anatomical parts in the throat, mouth, and nose that are essential for producing speech in various languages, with a specific focus on English. Figure 1 provides a side view diagram to aid in understanding these crucial components.
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