place of articulation

Noun

Meaning

place of articulation (plural places of articulation)

(phonetics, of a consonant) 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).

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Synonyms

point of articulation

Examples

Degree The degree of aspiration varies: the voice-onset time of aspirated stops is longer or shorter depending on the language or the place of articulation. Source: Internet

For consonants, the place of articulation and the degree of phonation of voicing are considered separately from manner, as being independent parameters. Source: Internet

Place of articulation (active) The articulatory gesture of the active place of articulation involves the more mobile part of the vocal tract, typically some part of the tongue or lips. Source: Internet

IPA represents a click by placing the assigned symbol for the place of click articulation adjacent to a symbol for a non-click sound at the rear place of articulation. Source: Internet

See place of articulation for more information on tongue positions. Source: Internet

The main chart includes only consonants with a single place of articulation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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