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Which consonant classification is characterized by a momentary blocking of the air stream and then a sudden release of the blocked air?
Which consonant classification is characterized by a momentary blocking of the air stream and then a sudden release of the blocked air?
Which classification of consonants is characterized by a partial blocking of the air stream, causing friction and a blowing noise?
Which classification of consonants is characterized by a partial blocking of the air stream, causing friction and a blowing noise?
Which term refers to the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath?
Which term refers to the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath?
Which part of the mouth is involved in the production of plosive sounds?
Which part of the mouth is involved in the production of plosive sounds?
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What is the term for consonants produced without the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath?
What is the term for consonants produced without the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath?
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Study Notes
Consonant Classification
- Stop consonants: characterized by a momentary blocking of the air stream and then a sudden release of the blocked air.
- Fricative consonants: characterized by a partial blocking of the air stream, causing friction and a blowing noise.
Sound Production
- Vocal cords: involved in the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath, producing a sound.
- Mouth: the part of the mouth involved in the production of plosive sounds.
Consonant Production
- Voiced consonants: produced with the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath.
- Voiceless consonants: produced without the vibration of the vocal cords as air is exhaled in a stream of breath.
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Test your knowledge of phonetics and articulation with this quiz on consonant classification and voicing. Identify the place of obstruction and voicing of various consonant sounds, including bilabial, labio dental, tinguia-alveolar, lingua-velar, and glottal.
