Prenasalization is a phonological process where a consonant is produced with a preceding nasal sound. It's common in many languages,…
The place of articulation refers to the point in the vocal tract where a consonant sound is produced. It's a…
The phonological hierarchy outlines the nested structure of speech sounds, from features to syllables and words. It helps explain how…
A nuclear syllable, or nucleus, is the core of a syllable, typically a vowel or diphthong. It carries the syllable's…
A nasalized vowel is a vowel sound produced with the velum lowered, allowing air to escape through both the mouth…
Nasalization is a phonetic process where a sound is produced with air passing through the nose as well as the…
Minimal pairs are word pairs differing by only one phoneme, crucial for distinguishing meaning in speech. They are fundamental tools…
Explore the Manner of Articulation in phonetics, detailing how airflow is modified by the vocal tract. Learn about stops, fricatives,…
A lenis consonant is a speech sound produced with a relatively weak or relaxed articulation. It contrasts with fortis consonants,…
Labialization is a secondary articulation where the lips are rounded or narrowed during the production of a consonant. It affects…