Place of articulation
In phonetics, the place of articulation (also point of articulation) of a consonant is the point of contact, where an obstruction occurs in the vocal tract between an active (moving) articulator (typically some part of the tongue) and a passive (stationary) articulator (typically some part of the roof of the mouth). Along with the manner of articulation and phonation, this gives the consonant its distinctive sound.
Related Topics:
Phonetics - Consonant - Vocal tract - Manner of articulation - Phonation
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Types of articulation |
| ► | Table of active articulations and places of articulation |
| ► | List of places where the obstruction may occur |
| ► | Nasals and laterals |
| ► | Coarticulation |
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