Understanding Articulation in Speech

What is manner of articulation?

• Manner of articulation is the way in which airflow is constricted or modified in the vocal tract to produce speech sounds.

• Manner of articulation refers to the pitch of a sound.

• Manner of articulation describes the volume of speech sounds.

• Manner of articulation is the speed of speech production.

Define place of articulation.

• The pitch of a consonant sound.

• The location in the vocal tract where a consonant sound is produced.

• The method of producing vowel sounds.

• The speed at which sound travels through air.

Give an example of a bilabial sound.

• t

• k

• p

• b

What distinguishes a stop from a fricative?

• A stop is a continuous sound, while a fricative is a sudden burst of air.

• A stop involves complete closure of the vocal tract, while a fricative involves a narrow constriction.

• A stop is produced with a vibrating vocal cord, while a fricative is voiceless.

• A stop has a longer duration than a fricative, which is shorter.

List three types of manners of articulation.

• plosives

• liquids

• glides

• stops, fricatives, nasals

What is the place of articulation for the sound /t/?

• Alveolar

• Velar

• Glottal

• Bilabial

Explain the term 'alveolar' in relation to articulation.

• Alveolar sounds are made with the lips and teeth.

• Alveolar is a term used for vocal cords during phonation.

• Alveolar refers to sounds produced in the throat.

• Alveolar refers to sounds articulated with the tongue against the alveolar ridge.

How do voiced and voiceless sounds differ in articulation?

• Voiced sounds can only be produced by certain languages; voiceless sounds can be produced by all.

• Voiced sounds involve vocal cord vibration; voiceless sounds do not.

• Voiced sounds are always louder than voiceless sounds.

• Voiced sounds are produced with a closed mouth; voiceless sounds are not.

Identify a sound that is produced at the velum.

• Plosive sounds like 'p' and 't'

• Nasal sounds like 'm' and 'n'

• Vowel sounds like 'a' and 'e'

• Fricative sounds like 'f' and 's'

What role does the tongue play in articulation?

• The tongue is primarily used for tasting food.

• The tongue has no role in speech production.

• The tongue helps in breathing and swallowing only.

• The tongue shapes sounds and modifies airflow for speech articulation.