Introduction to English Linguistics: Phonetics Quiz
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What is the primary focus of the course material titled "Introduction to English Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology"?

  • The structure and sounds of the English language (correct)
  • The writing system of the English language
  • The social aspects of language use in English
  • The history of the English language

What does the term "consonants" refer to in the context of the course material?

  • Sounds that are voiced
  • Sounds produced with a complete closure of the vocal tract
  • Sounds produced with a restricted airflow (correct)
  • Vowel sounds

Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the provided information?

  • Students who have not taken 'Theory and structure' may still be able to enroll in 'English in use'
  • Students are strongly encouraged to enroll in 'Theory and structure' and 'English in use' in the same term.
  • Students can register for 'English in use' in their first term if they have already completed 'Theory and structure'.
  • Students are advised to enroll in 'Theory and structure' in their first term and 'English in use' in their second term. (correct)

What three properties are used to define English consonants in the provided course material?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature used to define English consonants, according to the information provided?

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What is the likely purpose of this statement?

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What is the significance of the numerical reference "1.7" mentioned in the text?

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What can be inferred about the relationship between 'Theory and structure' and 'English in use'?

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Why might it be advisable for students to attend both lectures in their first term, despite not being required for 'English in use' until the second term?

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Which of the following is NOT a subtype of approximant?

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What is the primary defining characteristic of a nasal consonant?

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Which of the following assumptions is NOT explicitly stated in the provided information?

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What does 'SUPRASEGMENTALS' refer to?

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Which of the following phonemes is a semi-vowel?

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What is a 'voiced labial-velar approximant'?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a lateral consonant?

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Which of the following pairs of phonemes is classified as stops?

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What does 'affricates and double articulations' refer to?

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Which of the following sounds is an example of a fricative?

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What distinguishes affricates from other types of sounds?

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How are 'voiced epiglottal fricatives' represented?

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Which of the following sounds is NOT an example of a plosive/stop?

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What is the difference between 'primary stress' and 'secondary stress'?

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Which of the following BEST describes the difference between a stop and a fricative?

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In the term 'affricate', what does the prefix 'af-' indicate?

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What is the main difference between the broad and narrow levels of transcription?

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Which of the following is NOT a convention used in transcription?

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What is the primary purpose of using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

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What does the phrase "!!—> sounds not letters!≠ writing (‘letters’)!", as presented in the text, suggest about transcription?

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Based on the information provided, which of the following would be most likely to be part of the broader level of transcription?

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Flashcards

Voiced labial-velar approximant

A consonant sound produced by narrowing the lips while also raising the back of the tongue towards the soft palate.

Voiced alveolar lateral flap

A consonant sound made by the rapid flapping of the tongue against the alveolar ridge, like in the Spanish 'r'.

Voiceless epiglottal fricative

A consonant produced by forcing air through the glottis to create friction, without vocal cord vibration.

Primary stress

Emphasis placed on a particular syllable in a word, making it louder or longer than others.

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Affricates

Consonant sounds that begin as stops and release as fricatives, like 'ch' in 'church'.

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Consonants

Speech sounds produced with a constriction in the vocal tract.

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Production of Consonants

How consonants are articulated using various speech organs.

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Description of Consonants

Consonants are described by their place, manner, and voicing.

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Types of Consonants

Classified based on features like fricatives, stops, and nasals.

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Voicing in Consonants

Whether the vocal cords vibrate during consonant production.

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Theory and structure lecture

A recommended course for students in their first term.

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First term

The initial academic term for students.

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Registering

The act of signing up for a course.

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English in use

A course recommended for the second term.

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Recommended sequence

The suggested order for attending courses.

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Closure

A manner of articulation involving complete blockage of airflow.

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Plosives/Stops

Consonants that involve a complete closure followed by a burst of air, like /p, b, d, k/.

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Friction

A manner of articulation where airflow is partially obstructed, creating turbulence.

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Fricatives

Consonants produced by forcing air through a narrow channel, like /f, s, θ, ð/.

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Nasal Sounds

Sounds produced with the soft palate lowered, allowing airflow through the nose, like /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.

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Approximant

A consonant sound characterized by a frictionless continuant; includes /r/ sounds.

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Semi-vowels

Consonants that act like vowels when formed; examples are /j/ and /w/.

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Lateral Sound

A consonant sound where air flows around the sides of the tongue; /l/ is the main example.

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Frictionless Continuant

A type of sound made without any friction in the oral cavity; approximants are frictionless continuants.

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Transcription Levels

There are two levels of transcription: broad (phonological) and narrow (phonetic).

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Phonological Level

The broad transcription level that represents sounds between slashes: / /.

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Phonetic Level

The narrow transcription level that details sounds with more symbols and diacritics, shown in square brackets: [ ].

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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)

A system to visually represent phonetics, revised in 2015.

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Diacritics

Additional marks in narrow transcription that modify sounds.

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Study Notes

Introduction to English Linguistics: Phonetics and Phonology (Lecture)

  • Phonetics and phonology study human speech sounds
  • This lecture, along with others, covers English linguistics
  • Lecture covers different types of phonetics, and how they differ from phonology
  • The human speech apparatus and rules for creating meaningful words
  • The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is crucial and used in class
  • Attending the associated 'Theory and Structure' lecture is highly recommended
  • The GRIPS room is available from a given link
  • Pass the final exam to complete the course

Phonetics & Phonology (Preliminary Distinction)

  • Phonetics vs. Phonology
    • Phonetics: Describes all possible sounds regardless of language
    • Phonology: Describes the sounds of a particular language
    • Both examine the sound level only
    • Infinte variety of sounds vs language specific sounds

IPA and Transcription

  • IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): A notation system for representing speech sounds.
  • Transcription levels (Broad vs. Narrow)
    • Broad: Phonological level, using slashes //
    • Narrow: Phonetic level, details and diacritics, using brackets []
    • Using symbols for speech sounds, not letters.

Kinds of Phonetics

  • Articulatory Phonetics: Focuses on the production of sounds (most relevant)
  • Acoustic Phonetics: Examines the physical properties of sounds as waves; used to create spectrograms.
  • Auditory Phonetics: Explores the reception and perception of sounds
    • Spectrogram: A visual representation of acoustic properties, displays intensity and frequency of vibrations over time.

Speech Organs and Sound Production

  • Airstream from the lungs (pulmonic, egressive)
  • Larynx, vocal folds, glottis (vocal tract)
  • Voiced vs. Voiceless sounds (vibration of vocal folds)
  • Glottal stop
  • Pharynx, uvula, velum
  • Active articulators (moveable) vs. Passive articulators (unmoveable)

Types of Sounds

  • Vowels
    • Quantity (length)
    • Quality (sound)
    • Position in the vocal tract (high, low, front, back)
    • Area of movement (vowel trapezium/triangle)
  • Consonants
    • Manner of articulation (closure, friction)
    • Place of articulation (points of constriction)
    • Voicing (vibration of vocal folds)

Vowels (Production, Description, Survey of Types)

  • Two main properties in English pronunciation: quantity (short vs. long) and quality (differences of vowel sounds
  • Vowel Trapezium: Illustrates the space of movement by the tongue during the production of sounds
  • Cardinal vowels: reference system for describing vowel quality
  • Diphthongs: Combinations of two vowel sounds
  • Distinctive differences of pronunciation vs spelling

Consonants (Production, Description, Types)

  • Three key properties: Place, Manner & Voicing
  • Types: Plosives, Fricatives, Affricates, Nasals, Approximants, Laterals, Trills/Rolls, Taps
  • Alveolar, Velar, Bilabial are place of articulation
  • Voicing, Fricative (noisy), Affricates (stop then fricative) are manner of articulation

Phonology

  • Definition of Phonemes: Smallest distinctive units of sound

  • Minimal pairs: Words differing by one phoneme, meaning different

  • Allophones: Different phonetic realizations of a phoneme

  • Complementary distribution

  • possible substitutions

  • example of possible words in English

Phonotactics and the Syllable

  • Phonotactics: The rules governing permissible sound sequences in a language.

  • Syllable Onset and Rhyme

  • Syllable Nuclei and Coda

  • Restrictions on possible sound sequences

Assimilation and Boundaries

  • Assimilation: When a sound takes on the phonetic properties of an adjacent sound
    • Regressive and Progressive assimilation.
  • Assimilation examples using consonant combinations and vowels/consonant combinations

English Accents

  • Received Pronunciation(RP)
  • General American
  • Other English Accents: Tyneside/Northern cities/Southern Michigan/Liverpool

German-English Contrasting Phonology

  • Major & Minor Contrasting factors
  • Differences between phonemic patterns and systems, e.g., sounds that exist in one language but not the other, the existence of distinct phonemes or allophones
  • Examples

Summary and Examination Information

  • Exam covers Theory and structure, Phonetics & Phonology, and English in use.
  • Format: Paper-based multiple-/single-choice questions
  • Material covered in notes may appear on the exam.

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