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Active articulator

Language; Grammar

In the production of a consonant, the articulator which moves more.

A part of the vocal tract which is actively involved in the production of a particular sound, especially one which is used to form the primary constriction in the production of a consonant. Typically ...

Syllable

Language; Grammar

The most important structural unit in phonology. A syllable consists of a series of sounds which are grouped around a nucleus of acoustic prominence (usually a vowel).

Suprasegmental

Language; Grammar

A reference to phenomena which do not belong to the sound segments of language but which typically are spread over several segments, e.g. intonation, stress, tempo, etc.

Structure

Language; Grammar

A network of connexions between elements of a system, for instance syllable structure is the set of relations which exist between parts of a syllable.

Stress

Language; Grammar

The acoustic prominence of a syllable in a word. The physical correlates of stress can vary. Typically it involves the raising of the basic frequency and/or of volume matched by a prolongation of ...

Stop

Language; Grammar

A consonant which is formed by blocking off the airstream completely, e.g. /p, t, k/. It contrasts directly with a fricative which does not involve an interruption of the airstream.