15 Questions
What is the main articulatory principle used to classify speech sounds into vowels and consonants?
Presence or absence of obstruction
What causes noise in the articulation of consonants?
The removal of air stream obstruction
How is the muscular tension distributed in the articulation of vowels?
Evenly throughout the speech organs
How is the force of the air stream in vowels compared to consonants?
Rather weak
What is the articulatory boundary between vowels and consonants described as?
Not well marked
How is muscular tension distributed in the articulation of vowels?
Spread evenly throughout the speech organs
What is the main articulatory principle used to classify speech sounds into vowels and consonants?
Presence or absence of obstruction
What effect is caused by the removal of obstruction in the articulation of consonants?
Noise (plosion or friction)
How is the force of the air stream in vowels compared to consonants?
Rather weak
Is the articulatory boundary between vowels and consonants well marked?
Not well marked
What is the main difference between voiceless and voiced consonants?
Voiceless consonants are pure noises, while voiced consonants are a combination of noise and tone
What is the acoustic boundary between vowels and consonants primarily based on?
Spectra of noise and formant structure
What is the main criterion used to classify speech sounds into vowels and consonants?
Presence of sharply defined formant structure and high total energy
What is the distinguishing factor in the spectrum of a vowel compared to a consonant?
A sharply defined formant structure and high total energy
What is the role of different groups of muscles in vowel and consonant production?
Resulting in different articulatory energy in vowels and consonants
Test your knowledge of vowel-consonant distinctions with this quiz! Learn about the articulatory principles that classify speech sounds and understand the differences between vowels and consonants based on obstruction, muscular tension, and air stream force.
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