Place of articulation

Which of these is NOT a place where the constrictions and obstructions of air occur.

• glottal

• larynx

• velar

• post-alveolar

Complete with the correct word:

Speech sounds are made by air moving outward from the ________ through the mouth or nose .

• stomach

• chest

• throat

• lungs

Some ________ are made as a result of the lips and tongue altering the airstream.

• vowels

• sounds

• consonants

• places of articulation

With consonants air passes rather freely through the mouth because there is very little narrowing.

• true

• false

Labiodental consonants occur when you block airflow out of the mouth by bringing your lips together.

• true

• false

Which of these consonants is NOT bilabial

• /p/

• /b/

• /f/

• /m/

Dental consonants occur when you block/constrict airflow by placing your slimy tongue against your upper teeth.

• true

• false

Which consonants are DENTAL consonant.

• /v/

• /f/

• /ð/

• /θ/

The post-alveolar consonants are produced where your teeth meet your gums.

• true

• false

Select the alveolar consonants

• /z/

• /ʃ/

• /s/

• /ʒ/