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What phase occurs when the articulators move to form the stricture for a plosive sound?
What phase occurs when the articulators move to form the stricture for a plosive sound?
- Release phase
- Compression phase
- Closing phase (correct)
- Post-release phase
Which of the following plosive sounds is voiceless?
Which of the following plosive sounds is voiceless?
- /b/
- /g/
- /d/
- /k/ (correct)
In which position can the plosive /t/ be found?
In which position can the plosive /t/ be found?
- Only in initial position
- In initial, medial, and final positions (correct)
- Only in medial position
- Only in final position
What happens to the release of voiceless stops like /p/, /t/, and /k/ in initial position?
What happens to the release of voiceless stops like /p/, /t/, and /k/ in initial position?
What is the effect of aspiration on voiceless stops at the beginning of a word?
What is the effect of aspiration on voiceless stops at the beginning of a word?
How do the voiced stops /b/, /d/, and /g/ behave when released in initial position?
How do the voiced stops /b/, /d/, and /g/ behave when released in initial position?
What influences the pronunciation of plosives in medial position?
What influences the pronunciation of plosives in medial position?
How do final voiceless stops, such as /b/, /d/, and /g/, typically behave?
How do final voiceless stops, such as /b/, /d/, and /g/, typically behave?
What characteristic differentiates the voiceless plosives /p/, /t/, and /k/ from the voiced plosives /b/, /d/, and /g/?
What characteristic differentiates the voiceless plosives /p/, /t/, and /k/ from the voiced plosives /b/, /d/, and /g/?
Which of the following statements about the plosion after the release of /p/, /t/, and /k/ is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the plosion after the release of /p/, /t/, and /k/ is accurate?
In terms of manner of articulation, which group does /p/, /t/, /k/ belong to?
In terms of manner of articulation, which group does /p/, /t/, /k/ belong to?
What happens to the airflow in nasal stops such as /m/, /n/, and /Å‹/?
What happens to the airflow in nasal stops such as /m/, /n/, and /Å‹/?
What is a distinguishing feature of approximants like /l/ and /r/?
What is a distinguishing feature of approximants like /l/ and /r/?
How is a clear /l/ produced compared to a dark /l/?
How is a clear /l/ produced compared to a dark /l/?
Which description accurately applies to voiceless fricatives?
Which description accurately applies to voiceless fricatives?
Which of these is a characteristic of voiced fricatives?
Which of these is a characteristic of voiced fricatives?
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Plosive Consonants
Plosive Consonants
Sounds made by completely blocking the airflow, then releasing it.
Aspiration
Aspiration
Audible burst of noise following voiceless plosives (p, t, k) at the beginning of words.
Voiceless Stops
Voiceless Stops
Plosives produced without vocal cord vibration; /p, t, k/.
Voiced Stops
Voiced Stops
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Plosive Production Phases
Plosive Production Phases
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Plosives - Initial Position
Plosives - Initial Position
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Plosives - Medial Position
Plosives - Medial Position
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Plosives - Final Position
Plosives - Final Position
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Fricative Consonants
Fricative Consonants
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Voiceless Fricatives
Voiceless Fricatives
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Voiced Fricatives
Voiced Fricatives
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Affricates
Affricates
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Nasal Consonants
Nasal Consonants
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Approximants
Approximants
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Liquids
Liquids
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Clear /l/
Clear /l/
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Study Notes
Manner of Articulation
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Manner of articulation describes how the airstream is altered as it passes from the lungs through the mouth or nose.
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Stops/Plosives: These sounds involve completely blocking the airflow, followed by a sudden release. This creates an audible plosion
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Plosives have four phases during articulation:
- Closing phase: The articulator(s) move to block the airstream.
- Compressing phase: Air is compressed behind the closure point.
- Release phase: The closure is released, allowing the air to escape.
- Post-release phase: What occurs immediately after the release.
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Voiceless stops: /p/, /t/, /k/
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Voiced stops: /b/, /d/, /g/
Place of Articulation
- Bilabial: Both lips
- /p/, /b/
- Alveolar: Tongue and alveolar ridge
- /t/, /d/
- Velar: Tongue and velum (soft palate)
- /k/, /g/
Plosive Position
- Initial position: Plosives can be at the beginning of words. Example: /t/ in "tip"
- Medial position: Plosives can be between other sounds. Example: /p/ in "act"
- Final position: Plosives can be at the end of words. Example: /p/ in "stop"
Aspiration
- Voiceless plosives (/p/, /t/, /k/) are aspirated when appearing at the beginning of words followed by a vowel. This means a puff of air. Example: /pÊŒt/
- This effect isn't usually seen with the voiced plosives (/b/, /d/, /g/).
Fricatives
- Air escapes through a narrow passage, creating a hissing sound, partial obstruction.
- Voiceless fricatives: /f/, /θ/, /s/, /ʃ/, /h/, /x/
- Voiced fricatives: /v/, /ð/, /z/, /ʒ/
Place of articulation related to Fricatives
- Labiodental: Top teeth and lower lip /f/ /v/
- Dental: Tongue and teeth /θ/, /ð/
- Alveolar: Tongue and alveolar ridge /s/, /z/
- Post-alveolar: Tongue behind alveolar ridge /ʃ/, /ʒ/
- Glottal: Throat /h/
Affricates
- Begin as plosives and end as fricatives; often have rounded lips.
- Voiceless: /tʃ/
- Voiced /dÊ’/
Nasal Stops
- The velum is lowered, allowing air to escape through the nasal cavity.
- /m/, /n/, /Å‹/
Approximants
- These consonants involve the articulators approaching each other, but not creating a complete closure. Also known as semi-vowels
- /j/, /w/, /l/, /r/
- /j/: a palatal approximant. /yet/
- /w/: a bilabial-velar approximant. /wet/
- /l/: Alveolar lateral approximant. /look/
- /r/: a Retroflex approximant. /red/
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This quiz explores the concepts of manner and place of articulation in phonetics, focusing on stops and plosives. You will learn about the articulation phases, voiceless and voiced stops, and their positions in words. Test your understanding of these essential phonetic elements.
