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The ______ and lower lip help to produce bilabial sounds /p, b, m/
The ______ and lower lip help to produce bilabial sounds /p, b, m/
upper lip
Teeth The tip of the tongue helps to produce /t, d, z, etc/.
Teeth The tip of the tongue helps to produce /t, d, z, etc/.
teeth
The blade of the tongue helps to produce /t∫, dƷ, ∫, etc/.
The blade of the tongue helps to produce /t∫, dƷ, ∫, etc/.
alveolar ridge
The ______ of the tongue helps to produce palatal sound /j/ and the back of the tongue helps to produce /k, g/ sounds.
The ______ of the tongue helps to produce palatal sound /j/ and the back of the tongue helps to produce /k, g/ sounds.
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The consonant sounds /t/, /n/ and /d/ are all alveolar consonants.
The consonant sounds /t/, /n/ and /d/ are all alveolar consonants.
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Bilabial stops are produced when the upper lip and lower lip are held together
Bilabial stops are produced when the upper lip and lower lip are held together
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Tongue can produce more than 90 words per minute
Tongue can produce more than 90 words per minute
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Alveolar ridge is the hard ridge behind the upper front teeth
Alveolar ridge is the hard ridge behind the upper front teeth
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Rolling 'r' requires the tongue to be essential for pronouncing
Rolling 'r' requires the tongue to be essential for pronouncing
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Alveoli are the sockets of the teeth where alveolar consonants are produced
Alveoli are the sockets of the teeth where alveolar consonants are produced
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Study Notes
Speech Production Anatomy
- Bilabial sounds such as /p, b, m/ are produced using both the upper and lower lips.
- The tip of the tongue is crucial for producing alveolar sounds like /t, d, z/.
- The blade of the tongue aids in articulating sounds like /t∫, dƷ, ∫/.
- The front part of the tongue is necessary for palatal sounds, like /j/, while the back produces velar sounds such as /k, g/.
Consonant Classification
- Consonants /t/, /n/, and /d/ are categorized as alveolar consonants due to their articulation at the alveolar ridge.
- Bilabial stops occur when the upper and lower lips are pressed together during sound production.
Speech Mechanics
- The human tongue is capable of producing over 90 words per minute.
- The alveolar ridge refers to the hard ridge located just behind the upper front teeth, essential for certain sound productions.
- The pronunciation of a rolled 'r' requires significant tongue movement and manipulation.
Dental Anatomy
- Alveoli are the sockets where teeth are anchored, playing a role in producing alveolar consonants through their proximity to the tongue.
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Test your knowledge of articulatory phonetics with this quiz on the production of speech sounds. Explore how different parts of the mouth and tongue contribute to the formation of bilabial, dental, and palatal sounds, and their variations in various languages.
