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Match the following articulatory terms with their descriptions:
Match the following articulatory terms with their descriptions:
Alveolar = Sound made by the blade of the tongue or tip and blade of the tongue Alveopalatal = Sound made by the front of the tongue a little in advance of the palatal articulatory area Approximant = Manner of articulation corresponding to frictionless continuant sounds Bilabial = Sound made by the coming together of both lips
Match the following English language varieties with their main differences:
Match the following English language varieties with their main differences:
American English Dialect = Regular past tense suffix -ed commonly used in American English like burned
Match the following consonant terms with their descriptions:
Match the following consonant terms with their descriptions:
Bilabial = Sound made by the coming together of both lips Consonant = One of the speech sounds or letters of the alphabet that is not a vowel Alveolar = Sound made by the blade of the tongue or tip and blade of the tongue Alveopalatal = Sound made by the front of the tongue a little in advance of the palatal articulatory area
Match the following irregular past tense suffixes with their usage in English dialects:
Match the following irregular past tense suffixes with their usage in English dialects:
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Study Notes
Articulatory Terms
- Articulatory phonetics studies the production of sounds in human speech.
- Terminology includes terms like "voicing," "place of articulation," and "manner of articulation."
- Voicing refers to whether vocal cords vibrate during sound production.
- Place of articulation describes where airflow is obstructed in the vocal tract.
- Manner of articulation details how airflow is shaped, including stops, fricatives, and nasals.
English Language Varieties
- Variations in English can include regional, social, and situational contexts.
- Main differences often include pronunciation, vocabulary, and syntax.
- Dialects may also reflect cultural identity and historical influences, such as British vs. American English.
- Variations in vocabulary can render certain words unique to a specific region.
Consonant Terms
- Consonants are classified based on their articulatory features, including voiced vs. voiceless.
- Descriptions often involve consonant types such as plosives, fricatives, affricates, and approximants.
- Manner of articulation indicates how the airflow is obstructed or modified for each consonant type.
- Place of articulation specifies the location in the vocal tract where the obstruction occurs.
Irregular Past Tense Suffixes
- English dialects display variations in the formation of past tense, particularly with irregular verbs.
- Common suffixes vary across regions; some may drop vowels or alter consonant sounds.
- Usage examples illustrate how dialects can influence the pronunciation and spelling of past tense forms.
- Recognition of regional irregularities is essential for understanding linguistic diversity.
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Test your knowledge of English pronunciation terms such as alveolar and alveopalatal, as well as differences between American and British English dialects.
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