Introduction
Speech Apparatus
Types of Phonetics
Articulation
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  • What is phonetics?

    • Phonetics is the study of the sounds of human speech.
100

What are the three parts of the speech apparatus?


    • The respiratory mechanism, the larynx, and the supraglottal cavities.
100

What is general phonetics?

General phonetics studies the sound-producing capabilities of humans and how they are used across languages.

100

Name a place of articulation

Bilabial, dental, or alveolar.

200

Name one branch of linguistics

Grammar, lexicology, or stylistics

200

What role does the larynx play in speech?


    • The larynx creates sound energy used in speech by controlling the vocal cords.
200

What does descriptive phonetics study?

Descriptive phonetics studies the phonetic system of a specific language.

200
  • What is the most active organ of speech?

The tongue

300
  • What does phonetics study?

    • Phonetics studies the physical properties of speech sounds, including articulation, acoustic properties, and perception.
300

Name the types of resonators involved in speech production.


    • The pharynx, mouth cavity, nasal cavity, and labial cavity.
300

Describe historical phonetics.

Historical phonetics studies the evolution and changes of sounds in languages over time.

300
  • How do voiced and voiceless sounds differ?

Voiced sounds are produced with vibrating vocal cords, while voiceless sounds are produced without vibration.

400

Explain the difference between stress and intonation.

Stress refers to the emphasis placed on certain syllables or words, while intonation refers to the variation in pitch while speaking.

400
  • What is the function of the glottis?

    • The glottis controls the airflow and sound production by opening and closing the vocal cords.
400

What is comparative-typological phonetics?


    • Comparative-typological phonetics studies the phonetic features of two or more languages to identify similarities and differences.
400
  • Describe the degree of closure in stops.

    • Stops have complete closure of the vocal tract, preventing airflow until the release.
500
  • Describe the relationship between theoretical and practical phonetics.

Theoretical phonetics provides the scientific basis for understanding speech sounds, while practical phonetics applies this knowledge to teach correct pronunciation.

500

Define aspirated and unaspirated consonants.

Aspirated consonants are produced with a burst of air, while unaspirated consonants are produced without this burst.

500

How is diachronical phonetics useful?

Diachronical phonetics helps explain the current state of a language by studying its historical sound changes.

500
  • What is phonetic interference?

    • Phonetic interference occurs when a speaker applies the pronunciation habits of their native language to a foreign language.
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