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All natural languages have voiced consonants that involve the vibration of the vocal cords.
All natural languages have voiced consonants that involve the vibration of the vocal cords.
True
When vocal cords are fully open, the sounds produced are described as voiced.
When vocal cords are fully open, the sounds produced are described as voiced.
False
Vowels in natural languages are typically produced with vibration of the vocal cords.
Vowels in natural languages are typically produced with vibration of the vocal cords.
True
The space between the vocal cords is referred to as the larynx.
The space between the vocal cords is referred to as the larynx.
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Consonant sounds can either be voiced or voiceless depending on the position of the vocal cords.
Consonant sounds can either be voiced or voiceless depending on the position of the vocal cords.
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Whispering occurs when the vocal cords are completely closed.
Whispering occurs when the vocal cords are completely closed.
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The place of articulation refers to the organs and points in the vocal tract used to produce sounds.
The place of articulation refers to the organs and points in the vocal tract used to produce sounds.
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Vocal cords do not play a role in distinguishing between vowels and consonants.
Vocal cords do not play a role in distinguishing between vowels and consonants.
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Bilabial sounds are produced by utilizing the upper and lower lips together.
Bilabial sounds are produced by utilizing the upper and lower lips together.
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Labiodental sounds are produced with the lower lips and upper teeth.
Labiodental sounds are produced with the lower lips and upper teeth.
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Alveolar sounds are produced by the tip of the tongue making contact with the hard palate.
Alveolar sounds are produced by the tip of the tongue making contact with the hard palate.
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The dental fricatives are represented by the sounds /θ/, /ð/.
The dental fricatives are represented by the sounds /θ/, /ð/.
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Palato-alveolar sounds are produced exclusively in the throat region.
Palato-alveolar sounds are produced exclusively in the throat region.
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Velar sounds are formed at the back of the tongue and soft palate.
Velar sounds are formed at the back of the tongue and soft palate.
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The sound /h/ is categorized as a bilabial sound.
The sound /h/ is categorized as a bilabial sound.
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Uvula sounds do not correspond to any specific phonetic symbols.
Uvula sounds do not correspond to any specific phonetic symbols.
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The sound at the beginning of 'wet' is classified as a voiced labial-velar approximant.
The sound at the beginning of 'wet' is classified as a voiced labial-velar approximant.
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The first sound in 'yes' is an alveolar approximant.
The first sound in 'yes' is an alveolar approximant.
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Approximants are generally voiceless sounds.
Approximants are generally voiceless sounds.
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The production of the approximant [r] involves a constriction of open approximation with the alveolar ridge.
The production of the approximant [r] involves a constriction of open approximation with the alveolar ridge.
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The first sound in 'rip' is a palatal approximant.
The first sound in 'rip' is a palatal approximant.
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The sound transcribed as [z] is a voiceless alveolar fricative.
The sound transcribed as [z] is a voiceless alveolar fricative.
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The first sound in the word 'ship' is produced by the tip of the tongue approaching the alveolar ridge.
The first sound in the word 'ship' is produced by the tip of the tongue approaching the alveolar ridge.
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The sound [h] is characterized as a voiced glottal fricative.
The sound [h] is characterized as a voiced glottal fricative.
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The fricative sound [f] is produced by bringing the lower lip into contact with the upper teeth.
The fricative sound [f] is produced by bringing the lower lip into contact with the upper teeth.
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Fricatives can only be articulated at two points of articulation: bilabial and glottal.
Fricatives can only be articulated at two points of articulation: bilabial and glottal.
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The sound [ʓ] is the voiced counterpart of the voiceless palato-alveolar fricative [ʃ].
The sound [ʓ] is the voiced counterpart of the voiceless palato-alveolar fricative [ʃ].
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The sound [m] is categorized as a voiceless nasal consonant.
The sound [m] is categorized as a voiceless nasal consonant.
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The approximant sound [j] is produced with the tongue positioned close to the hard palate.
The approximant sound [j] is produced with the tongue positioned close to the hard palate.
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The sound [θ] is a voiced dental fricative.
The sound [θ] is a voiced dental fricative.
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The first sound in 'zoo' is articulated at the alveolar ridge.
The first sound in 'zoo' is articulated at the alveolar ridge.
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Palato-alveolar sounds are produced by raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate.
Palato-alveolar sounds are produced by raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate.
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The velar sounds /k/, /g/, and /ŋ/ are produced by raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate.
The velar sounds /k/, /g/, and /ŋ/ are produced by raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate.
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Fricatives are sounds produced with total closure of the articulators.
Fricatives are sounds produced with total closure of the articulators.
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Glottal consonants allow air to pass through an open mouth without obstruction.
Glottal consonants allow air to pass through an open mouth without obstruction.
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An approximant is a consonant sound produced with little or no obstruction of the articulators.
An approximant is a consonant sound produced with little or no obstruction of the articulators.
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Plosive sounds are produced with total closure and then suddenly released.
Plosive sounds are produced with total closure and then suddenly released.
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Fricative sounds are created with complete closure of the articulators.
Fricative sounds are created with complete closure of the articulators.
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The sound /ŋ/ is classified as a plosive.
The sound /ŋ/ is classified as a plosive.
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In the articulation of fricatives, the airflow is partially blocked.
In the articulation of fricatives, the airflow is partially blocked.
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Glide sounds have a strong closure similar to plosives.
Glide sounds have a strong closure similar to plosives.
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The consonant /tʃ/ is classified as an affricate sound.
The consonant /tʃ/ is classified as an affricate sound.
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The sound /l/ is produced with a complete closure in the oral cavity.
The sound /l/ is produced with a complete closure in the oral cavity.
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The sound /v/ is classified as a voiceless labio-dental fricative.
The sound /v/ is classified as a voiceless labio-dental fricative.
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Study Notes
Consonants: Manners and Places of Articulation
- Air leaves the lungs, travels through the trachea, reaching the larynx.
- The larynx contains vocal cords.
- When vocal cords close, air pressure builds up.
- Periodic puffs of air force vocal cords open and close.
- Vibration of vocal cords creates voiced sounds.
- Air passing through partially open vocal cords creates whisper.
- Air passing through fully open vocal cords creates voiceless sounds.
- Vocal cords differentiate voiced and voiceless sounds.
Place of Articulation
- Place of articulation describes the points where active and passive articulators meet to create sounds.
- Specific points are bilabial, dental, alveolar, post-alveolar, palato-alveolar, velar, and glottal.
- Examples of different placements are included
Manner of Articulation
- Manner of articulation is about the ways speech sounds are created.
- Stops/Plosives: Air completely blocked then released.
- Fricatives: Air flow is constricted and makes friction sounds.
- Affricates: Combine stop and fricative features.
- Nasals: Air flows through the nose
- Laterals: Sound created with air flowing along the sides of the tongue.
- Approximants/ Semi-vowels: Close approximations create sounds.
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This quiz explores the intricacies of consonants, focusing on their manners and places of articulation. Learn how air interacts with vocal cords and various speech organs to produce different sounds. Test your knowledge on voiced and voiceless sounds as well as specific points of articulation.
