Discrimination Test - Consonant Visemes

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1. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme 'l' like in lovely - note how the tongue rolls down from the roof of the mouth.

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Discrimination Test - Consonant Visemes - Quiz

This Discrimination Test focuses on identifying consonant visemes based on lip shapes. It assesses the ability to recognize visual cues in speech, crucial for effective communication and language learning.

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2. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme p / b / m like in pare, bare and mare - note how the mouth closes - this is true for almost all speakers.

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3. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme th - like in this. The tongue protrudes slightly between the top and bottom teeth.

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4. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme f/v like in fat and vat - note hoe the teeth are just visible touching the bottom lip.

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5. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the sound sh / ch / j - like in sheep, cheap and jeep. The mouth is open and rounded with teeth visible.

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6. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the sound w/qu like in wit and quit. The mouth is pursed - almost like a kiss.

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7. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme h like in hat - h is simply a breath of air with no particular lip pattern or movement.

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8. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme t/d/n like in tail, dale and nail. The tongue touches the back of the top teeth.

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9. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme s / z like in sue and zoo - note how the mouth widens and stretches with the teeth being visible.

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10. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme y - like in yellow. It is not a clear shape for lipreading. The tongue is humped towards the back of the mouth.

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11. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the viseme k/g/ng like in kale and gale - this is a difficult shape to see as the sound is made mostly in the back of the throat.

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12. Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?

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This represents the sound r - the tongue moves swiftly and the corners of the mouth may mouth slightly.

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