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Phonetics and Phonology Quiz

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According to A.C. Gimson, where can the elision of vowels be observed?

Medial and final positions (correct)

Initial and medial positions

Stress and final positions

Initial and stress positions

What is the primary difference between vowels and consonants?

Tongue position and lip movement

Place of articulation

Manner of articulation

Voicing and airstream obstruction (correct)

What is the definition of a vowel according to D. Jones?

A speech sound produced with nasal airflow

A speech sound produced with partial obstruction of the airstream

A speech sound with complete obstruction of the airstream

A speech sound produced without any obstruction of the airstream (correct)

How are vowels formed acoustically?

By airflow through a constriction in the vocal tract Signup and view all the answers

What determines the quality of vowels?

Tongue height and backness Signup and view all the answers

What is the physiological distinction between vowels and consonants according to I.A. Baudouin de Courtenay?

Intensity and loudness Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vowel Phonetics

Elision of vowels can be observed in final position according to A.C.Gimson.

Vowel Articulation

The main distinction between vowels and consonants is the vowel/consonant sounds.
A vowel is defined as a speech sound produced without any obstruction of the airstream according to D.Jones.
Vowels are formed acoustically by an open vocal tract.
The quality of vowels is determined by their height and backness.
The basis of vowel articulation is the tongue dorsum.
The main principle of vowel articulation is openness.

Vowel-Consonant Distinction

The physiological distinction between vowels and consonants according to I.A.Baudouin de Courtenay is based on duration.

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Test your knowledge of phonetics and phonology with these questions on vowel elision, vowel and consonant distinctions, and speech sound definitions. Perfect for linguistics students and language enthusiasts!