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Place of Articulation
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10/23/2019

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Term
Bilabial
Definition
The point of maximum constriction is made by the coming together of the lips. /b,p,m/
Term
Labiodental
Definition
The lower lip articulates with the upper teeth. /f,v/
Term
Dental/ Interdental
Definition
The tip of the tongue with the back or bottom of the top teeth. /th/
Term
Alveolar
Definition
The tip of the tongue articulates with the forward part of the alveolar ridge. /t,d,s,z,n,l/
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Palato-Alveolar
Definition
The tip of the tongue articulates with the back area of the alveolar ridge. /sh,ch,j/
Term
Palatal
Definition
The front of the tongue articulates with the domed part of the hard palate
Term
Velar
Definition
The back of the tongue articulates with the soft palate. /k,g,ng/
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Uvular
Definition
The back of the tongue articulates with the far back of the soft palate, including the uvula.
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Glottal
Definition
The vocal folds are brought together; in some cases, the function of the vocal folds can be part of articulation as well as phonation, as in the case of [h]
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