phonetics

Phonetics is the study of the sounds of human speech. It involves how sounds are produced, transmitted, and perceived.

The sound 'a' in 'cat' is an example of a vowel sound.

A consonant sound is a speech sound that is produced by obstructing airflow, such as 'b', 'd', or 's'.

The IPA is a system of phonetic notation that represents the sounds of spoken language.

To pronounce a word means to say it aloud, using the correct sounds and intonation.

A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable, like 'oi' in 'boil'.

Voiced sounds use the vocal cords (like 'b'), while voiceless sounds do not (like 'p').

The 'k' in 'knight' is an example of a silent letter.

Intonation is the rise and fall of the voice in speaking, which can change the meaning of a sentence.

Stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables or words in speech.