Soft palate and other parts of the Mouth: American English Pronunciation

The video tutorial explains the anatomy of the mouth, focusing on the hard and soft palate. It describes how the soft palate is involved in producing English sounds and how it affects nasal quality. The tutorial also provides a detailed overview of the mouth's anatomy, including the tongue, teeth, throat, and palate, and their roles in sound production.

What are the two main parts that make up the roof of the mouth?

• Hard and soft palate

• Throat and tongue

• Teeth and throat

• Tongue and teeth

In which situation is the soft palate naturally raised?

• When you cough

• When you sneeze

• When you yawn

• When you whisper

Which sounds in English require the soft palate to be lowered?

• All vowel sounds

• All consonant sounds

• No sounds

• Three specific consonant sounds

What is the position of the soft palate during the 'awe' sound as in 'father'?

• Raised

• Lowered

• Tensed

• Neutral

Which part of the mouth is involved in producing different sound positions?

• Ears

• Lips

• Tongue

• Nose