3. Definition of Consonants
a speech sound which is articulated with
some kind of stricture, or closure of the
air stream
formed when the air stream is restricted
or stopped at some point between the
vocal cord and the lips
10. Place of Articulation is seen from
Where the stricture
occurs (Place of
maximum
interference)
Passive
Articulator
what articulators are
involved
Active
Articulators
Passive
Articulator
12. Place of articulation
Upper
lip
Upper
teeth
Alveolar
ridge
Alveopalatal Hard
palate
Soft
palate
Lower
lip
Tip of the tongue Blade of the
tongue
Front
of the
tongue
Back of
the
tongue
Passive
articulators
Active
articulators
bilabial
labiodental
dental
alveolar alveopalatal palatal velar
Vocal
cords
Glottal