English Phonological System: Sounds & Pronunciation
Unit 9: The English Phonological System
Unit 9: Description of the English Phonological System. Pronunciation Models and Learning Techniques. Perception, Discrimination, and Emission of Sounds, Intonation, Rhythm, and Stress. Phonetic Correction.
0. Introduction
Sound is the most universal and natural medium for the transmission of language. We possess the ability to produce speech by using our body’s speech mechanism. The speech chain can be summarized in three stages: production, transmission, and
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Types of Consonants
Plosive: A consonant segment whose articulation involves a complete closure at some point in the vocal tract, held long enough for the air pressure to build up, followed by a sudden release of the trapped air so that it is released explosively. When the articulators separate, the air is released, producing a slight explosion sound: /p, t, k, b, d, g/. The term oclusiva is generally preferred in Spanish rather than plosiva.
Fricative: