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.

Vocal anatomy

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

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.

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

“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.

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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