5 Questions
What is the phenomenon where sounds undergo various modifications under the influence of neighboring sounds and rhythmic patterns in connected speech?
Assimilation
Which sound loses its aspiration when preceded by /s/ in connected speech?
/p/
What is the process of omitting a sound or sounds in connected speech?
Elision
Which process involves the smooth transition between two words in connected speech?
Liaison
What are the three phases of articulation of speech sounds in connected speech?
Onset, nucleus, coda
Study Notes
Sound Modifications in Connected Speech
- Assimilation: a phenomenon where sounds undergo various modifications under the influence of neighboring sounds and rhythmic patterns in connected speech.
Aspiration in Connected Speech
- Aspirated sounds, such as /pʰ/, /tʰ/, /kʰ/, lose their aspiration when preceded by /s/ in connected speech.
Sound Omission in Connected Speech
- Elision: the process of omitting a sound or sounds in connected speech.
Smooth Transition in Connected Speech
- Liaison: the process involving the smooth transition between two words in connected speech.
Phases of Articulation in Connected Speech
- The three phases of articulation of speech sounds in connected speech are:
- Initiation: the start of the articulation of a speech sound
- Hold: the middle phase of the articulation of a speech sound
- Release: the end of the articulation of a speech sound
Test your understanding of the modification of phonemes in speech with this quiz. Explore topics such as assimilation, phonetic modifications, articulation phases, accommodation, elision, liaison, and syllabic structure modifications. Sharpen your knowledge of speech sound structure and phonetic processes.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
