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Which branch of phonetics is most directly concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds as they travel through the air?
Which branch of phonetics is most directly concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds as they travel through the air?
- Auditory phonetics
- Acoustic phonetics (correct)
- Forensic phonetics
- Articulatory phonetics
In articulatory phonetics, what three features are used to describe consonant sounds?
In articulatory phonetics, what three features are used to describe consonant sounds?
- Place, manner, voicing (correct)
- Stress, intonation, tone
- Frequency, amplitude, duration
- Height, backness, rounding
Which of the following pairs represents a minimal pair in English?
Which of the following pairs represents a minimal pair in English?
- cat and cot
- through and threw
- dog and god (correct)
- bake and bay
What is the primary difference between a broad and a narrow phonetic transcription?
What is the primary difference between a broad and a narrow phonetic transcription?
Which term describes the modification of a sound due to the influence of a neighboring sound?
Which term describes the modification of a sound due to the influence of a neighboring sound?
The word 'butter' in American English often features a sound produced by a single, quick tap of the tongue against the alveolar ridge. This type of articulation is known as:
The word 'butter' in American English often features a sound produced by a single, quick tap of the tongue against the alveolar ridge. This type of articulation is known as:
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of 'intonation' in phonetics?
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of 'intonation' in phonetics?
A speech therapist uses a spectrogram to analyze a patient's speech. Which aspect of speech is the therapist most likely examining using this tool?
A speech therapist uses a spectrogram to analyze a patient's speech. Which aspect of speech is the therapist most likely examining using this tool?
In the context of vowel articulation, what distinguishes the vowels /i/ and /ɑ/?
In the context of vowel articulation, what distinguishes the vowels /i/ and /ɑ/?
Which of the following is an example of a bilabial sound?
Which of the following is an example of a bilabial sound?
What phonetic process is exemplified when 'cupboard' is pronounced as 'cuppboard', omitting the /p/ sound?
What phonetic process is exemplified when 'cupboard' is pronounced as 'cuppboard', omitting the /p/ sound?
Which of the following sounds is a voiced velar stop?
Which of the following sounds is a voiced velar stop?
In acoustic phonetics, what does the 'intensity' of a sound wave primarily correspond to in terms of perception?
In acoustic phonetics, what does the 'intensity' of a sound wave primarily correspond to in terms of perception?
Which of these words contains a diphthong?
Which of these words contains a diphthong?
What is the function of the vocal cords (vocal folds) within the larynx during speech production?
What is the function of the vocal cords (vocal folds) within the larynx during speech production?
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Phonetics
Phonetics
The study of speech sounds.
Articulatory Phonetics
Articulatory Phonetics
How speech sounds are produced by the vocal organs.
Acoustic Phonetics
Acoustic Phonetics
The physical properties of speech sounds as sound waves.
Auditory Phonetics
Auditory Phonetics
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Place of Articulation
Place of Articulation
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Manner of Articulation
Manner of Articulation
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Voicing
Voicing
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Vowels
Vowels
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Diphthongs
Diphthongs
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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
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Suprasegmentals
Suprasegmentals
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Coarticulation
Coarticulation
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Phoneme
Phoneme
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Allophone
Allophone
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Minimal Pairs
Minimal Pairs
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Description
Overview of phonetics, the study of speech sounds, including articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics. Exploration of the vocal tract and its role in sound production. Focus on how sounds are produced, analyzed, and perceived.
