The document summarizes the main parts of the vocal anatomy that work together to produce speech. The lungs generate air which vibrates the vocal folds in the larynx to create sound. This sound resonates in the nasal cavity, pharynx, and sinuses to produce a unique voice. Finally, the articulators in the mouth shape the sound into words using the lips, teeth, and tongue.

1. Vocal Anatomy Parts of the Voice Elizabeth Therese Gaughan English Language Assistant IES La Arboleda

2. Generator The voice starts with AIR in the lungs. Vibrator The air becomes SOUND in the voice box. Resonator The sound becomes a unique VOICE in the face. Articulator The sound becomes WORDS in the mouth.

3. Generate = produce The generator is the LUNGS . The lungs PRODUCE air to power the voice. AIR makes your voice work! The DIAPHRAGM is a muscle that helps the lungs expand and contract .

4. The vibrator is the VOCAL FOLDS . Air makes the vocal folds VIBRATE . The vocal folds are in the LARYNX , or “voice box.”

5. The resonator is: PHARYNX NASAL CAVITY SINUSES The vibrator only makes a BUZZ . Your VOICE comes from air vibrating with the resonators.

6. The articulator is: LIPS TEETH TONGUE The articulator makes your voice into LANGUAGE . The articulator is very important when learning a new language!