The Four Systems of Speech Production

What is Speech Production?

• The process by which thoughts are translated into speech

• The process by which speech is translated into thoughts

• The process by which language is created in the mind

• The process of vibrating the vocal folds

Which Anatomical feature is NOT part of Respiration?

• Trachea

• Bronchi

• Lungs

• Vocal Folds

Which anatomical feature is NOT part of Articulation?

• The Tongue

• The Pharynx

• The Mandible/ Jaw

• The Soft Palate/ Velum

What system of the human body controls breathing and is the energy/ power supply for speech?

• The Respiratory System

• The Nervous System

• The Endocrine System

• The Skeletal system

The difference between loud and soft speech comes from the difference in how much air you ________ during speech. Fill in the blank.

• Inhale

• Exhale

• Hold in

• Contain in your lungs

The buildup of increased _________ changes in the larynx causes the vocal folds to burst apart and vibrate, which causes sound to be produced. Fill in the blank.

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Pressure

• Muscle

Which is NOT a chamber of the vocal tract involved in resonation?

• Oral Cavity

• Pharyngeal Cavity (Pharynx)

• Mandibular Cavity

• Nasal Cavity

True or False: The ongoing vibration of air as it moves through the pharynx is called Resonation.

• True

• False

True or False: Normal speakers in everyday- life speak slow, and not typically rapid.

• True

• False

What is the correct order of the four systems of speech production (from first to occur to last to occur)?

• Respiration, Resonation, Phonation, Articulation

• Respiration, Phonation, Resonation, Articulation

• Articulation, Phonation, Respiration, Resonation

• Resonation, Respiration, Phonation, Articulation