Consonant Phonemes

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Consonant Phonemes And their points and manners of articulation Consonantal phonemes Consonants are speech sounds that are made by creating a degree of closure or restriction in the vocal tract. This closure can completely or partially blocked the air flow producing audible friction. Consonantal sounds are typically described and categorized using three key dimensions: Consonantal phonemes 1. Voicing Voicing refers to the vibration of the vocal folds or vocal cords during sound production. ○ When the vocal cords do not vibrate, the consonant is voiceless (e.g., /p/, /t/, /k/). ○ When the vocal cords come together and vibrate, the consonant is voiced (e.g., /b/, /d/, /g/). Consonantal phonemes 1. Voicing Voicing refers to the vibration of the vocal folds or vocal cords during sound production. ○ When the vocal cords do not vibrate, the consonant is voiceless (e.g., /p/, /t/, /k/). ○ When the vocal cords come together and vibrate, the consonant is voiced (e.g., /b/, /d/, /g/). Consonantal phonemes 2. Place of Articulation This describes the specific area in the vocal tract where the constriction or closure occurs. It involves the interaction between articulators, such as t...