IComm Chapter 3 Flashcards

Front

Which of the following is NOT a major articulator of sound in the mouth? The tongue, The hard and soft palates, The nose, The lips

Back

The nose

Front

Articulation in the context of speech

Back

The shaping of speech sounds into recognizable oral symbols

Front

How are consonant sounds formed according to the text?

Back

By moving the tongue to various parts of the mouth, and by moving and shaping the lips

Front

If a speaker produces clear consonants and distinct vowels, what is this an example of?

Back

Good articulation

Front

Why is clear pronunciation important, according to the passage?

Back

It makes it easier to understand speakers from different English-speaking countries

Front

Which of the following statements is true about the English alphabet and the sounds used in the English language?

Back

The English language uses more sounds than there are letters in the alphabet.

Front

What is the main purpose of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)?

Back

To symbolize each sound in English with a unique symbol

Front

What does it mean when a sound is described as "voiced"?

Back

The sound is made with the vocal folds vibrating.

Front

Which group of sounds is produced by a small explosion when spoken?

Back

The plosives

Front

How can you physically feel the difference between a voiced and a voiceless sound?

Back

By placing two fingers on your Adam’s apple and feeling for vibration.