SP Module 1 - Phonetics and Representations of Speech

Introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet

A set of symbols with which any language can be transcribed. Interactive IPA Chart.

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Vocal anatomy

We use a lot more than just our mouth to produce speech

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Consonants

Voice, place, manner

which (voice or voiceless) -> where (at voice tract) -> how strong (constriction level)

The first consonant chart contains symbols for consonants produced with the pulmonic airstream mechanism.

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Non-pulmonic consonants includes symbols representing consonants produced with non-pulmonic airstream mechanisms, which include clicks, implosives, and ejectives.

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“Other symbols” are symbols for more complex consonants: those produced with more than one articulation and those produced at places of articulation not included in the main chart.

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Vowel articulation and description

Cardinal vowels, height, advancement, rounding

Cardinal vowels is a set of language-independent vowels.

• Height means the vertical position of tongue.
• Advancement means the horizontal position of tongue.
• Rounding means the shape of the mouth.

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