Explain the Concept of Phonetics Flashcards

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Why is Phonetics Important?
Helps us know how to correct speech errors, how to produce them, understand evolution of language
What is PHONETICS
Study of speech SOUNDS & their PRODUCTION
ARTICULATORY PHONETICS
-how to PRODUCE consonants & vowels-how to add INTONATION, TIMING & STRESS-what the body is PHYSICALLY doing to create these sounds
ACOUSTIC PHONETICS
-what we HEAR in sounds-PITCH, LOUDNESS & QUALITY-waveforms
LINGUISTIC PHONETICS
-meaning of sounds-study of SOUNDS & what they MEAN
4 Ways to Obstruct Airflow
1. Respiratory System2. Laryngeal System3. Resonance System4. Articulatory System
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
-source of POWER-lungs>trachea>larynx>vocal folds
LARYNGEAL SYSTEM
-VOICED vs. VOICELESSdue to vocal fold vibrationvibrate= voiced (zzzzz) no vibration= voiceless (sssss)
RESONANCE SYSTEM
-NASAL vs. ORALair comes out mouth=oralair comes out nose=nasal
KINDS OF ARTICULATORS
Active: usually lower surface, movespassive: usually upper surface, stays stationary
How are Consonants Produced?
-obstructed airstream-classified 2 ways: place & manner
3 Major Areas of Consonant Articulation
1. Labial2. Coronal3. Dorsal
Specific Labial Areas:
Bilabial (P, B, M, W)Labiodental (F, V)
Specific Coronal Areas:
Interdental (th)Alveolar (T,D,N,S,Z,L)Alvelopalatal (ch, ju)Palatoalveolar (sh, ge)
Specific Dorsal Areas:
Palatal (Y,R)Velar (K,G,ING)