ENG4033 REVISION

The study of phonetics can be divided into three main branches. Name the branches.

Define 'phonetics'.

How many bilabial consonants are available in English?

Articulatory phonetics concern with __________.

• the production of sounds in human languages

• the generation of speech sounds by computer

• the perception of sounds of human languages

• the properties of the sound waves of human speech

The opening between the vocal folds is known as the __________.

Define 'consonants'.

Define 'vowels'.

Define 'manner of articulation'.

“Significant turbulence at the glottis, which is narrowed” is the phonation mode of __________.

 

• voiced

• whisper

• creaky voice

• breathy voice

There are five modes of phonation. Name them.