Sound Production presentation preparte.ppt

Sound

1. Sound Production
Sound Production is the process by
which sounds are created and modified
to convey meaning and express ideas.
In English, sound production involves
the use of vocal organs to produce
speech sounds.

2. Types of Sound Production
•Plosives / Stops
–Stops are sounds that are made by blocking the airflow with the
tongue, teeth or lips.
–Examples:
•/p/ (pat)
•/k/ (cat)
•/g/ (got)
•Fricatives
–Fricatives are sounds that are made by directing air through a
narrow channel, causing friction.
–Examples:
•/f/ (fox)
•/z/ (zoo)
•/h/ (house)

3. Types of Sound Production
•Nasals
–Nasals are sounds that are made by allowing air to escape
through the nose.
–Examples:
•/m/ (mat)
• /n/ (nut)
• /ŋ/ (sing)
•Liquids
–Liquids are sounds that are made by allowing air to flow freely
through the mouth.
–Examples:
•/l/ (let)
•/r/ (red)

4. Types of Sound Production
•Semivowels
–Semivowels are sounds that are made by directing air through a
relatively open channel.
–Examples:
•/j/ (yes)
•/w/ (wet)
•Vowels
–Vowels are sounds that are made by directing air through an
open channel.
–Examples:
•/i/ (hit)
•/e/ (bet)
•/o/ (hot)
•/u/ (put)