Place of articulation
A description of which parts of the vocal apparatus are working when we produce a
particular consonant sound.
- Bilabial: Both lips touch or almost touch.
- Labiodental: The upper teeth touch the lower lip.
- Dental/Interdental: The tip of the tongue touches the teeth/between the teeth.
- Alveolar: The tip of the tongue touches or almost touches the alveolar ridge (tooth
ridge). - Palatal/alveopalatal: The body of the tongue touches or almost touches the hard
palate. - Velar: The back of the tongue touches the soft palate.
- Glottal: There is friction in the glottis (the space between the vocal cords).
Related Glossary Terms
Index
Section 4 - The Consonants of American English
Section 4 - The Consonants of American English
Section 4 - The Consonants of American English
Alveolar, Bilabial, Dental or interdental, Glottal, Labiodental, Palatal or alveopalatal, Velar
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