Speech Facts
Definitions
Examples
100

Respiration, phonation, articulation, the brain

What is the speech machine/speech anatomy? 

100

Involves fully engaging the stomach, abdominal muscles, and diaphragm when breathing

What is diaphragmatic breathing? 

100

May Me My Mo Moo

Demonstrate a strong "May Me My Mo Moo" using diaphragmatic breathing

200

The president of talking. Sends messages to all of the body parts that work together to make speech. 

What is the brain? 

200

Part of disfluencies that can affect the rate and rhythm of speech and may be accompanied by avoidance sounds or tension.

What are filler words? 

200

Sustained "ah"

Demonstrate a strong sustained "ah" using diaphragmatic breathing

300

The lips, tongue, and teeth make sounds into words.

What is articulation? 

300

Interruptions to the fluency and flow of speech, where the person knows what he or she wishes to say but is unable to because he/she is experiencing either 

(a) involuntary repetitions of syllables, especially when starting words, 

(b) involuntary prolonging of sounds, or 

(c) unintentional blocking of their speech.

What is stuttering? 

300

Give three examples of filler words

(E.g., like, um, so, uh)

400

The diaphragm pushes up on the lungs and moves air into the voice box.

What is respiration?

400

A strategy that is aimed at changing the timing and tension of speech production by gradually/slowly turning on the voice.

What is Easy Onset? 

400

Say your name, Nicholas, using easy onset

(deep breath) Ni-----cholas

500

Vocal cords inside the voice box vibrate and make sound. 

What is phonation? 

500

Finish this phrase "Speak with _ _ _ _ _ _!"

INTENT!!!

500

Say, "my name is Nico" using easy onset

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