SLPA 3703 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Vocal Folds, Vocal Tract, Sound Energy
9 Jan 2019
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Consonants are associated with constriction or closure of the vocal tract (as opposed to vowels) Consonant-vowel (cv) is the most frequently occurring syllable shape across world languages. Bilabials (both lips) are produced using the upper and lower lips. 3 phases : closing phase, closed phase, and opening phase. Labiodentals are produced with a constriction between the lower lip and the upper incisors. Examples are initial sounds in velum and fricative. Interdentals (sometimes called dentals) are produced with tongue tip protruded between upper and lower incisors. Palatals are produced using the tongue and the palate. Velars are made by lifting the dorsum of the tongue to touch the roof of the mouth. Jaw position varies depending on the following vowel. Initial sound in king, gut, word and why. Glottals are made at the level of the vocal folds. Initial sound in hair is made as air goes through a slit between the vocal folds and into the upper airway, creating noise.
