In this lesson, the goals are to continue learning how speech sounds are classified in terms of their use of the speech system.
In the last lesson, you were introduced to the places of articulation. These are the points in the vocal tract at which the articulators alter the shape of the vocal tract to produce distinct consonant sounds.
However, consonants are further distinguished on the basis of how the articulators alter the shape of the vocal tract. That is, how is the airflow regulated by the tongue or lips.
In the following sections, you will be introduced to the major manners of articulation for pulmonic consonants.
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