ääntöpaikkojen
Ääntöpaikkojen (phonetic places of articulation) are specific locations in the human vocal tract where speech sounds are produced. These places are crucial in phonetics, the scientific study of human speech sounds. The vocal tract consists of the mouth, nasal cavity, and pharynx, and the position of the tongue, lips, and other articulators determines the place of articulation.
There are several primary places of articulation:
1. Bilabial: Sounds are produced by both lips, such as /p/ and /b/.
2. Labiodental: Sounds are produced with the lower lip and upper teeth, like /f/ and /v/.
3. Dental: Sounds are produced with the tongue against the upper teeth, such as /θ/ and /ð/.
4. Alveolar: Sounds are produced with the tongue against or close to the alveolar ridge, like /t/
5. Postalveolar: Sounds are produced with the tongue behind the alveolar ridge, such as /ʃ/ and /ʒ/.
6. Palatal: Sounds are produced with the tongue against the hard palate, like /tʃ/ and /dʒ/.
7. Velar: Sounds are produced with the back of the tongue against the soft palate, such as
8. Glottal: Sounds are produced with the vocal folds, like /h/.
Understanding ääntöpaikkojen is essential for phonetic transcription, language learning, and speech therapy. It helps in distinguishing