1) How many aspects of speech sounds can be differentiated? Explain the essence of each aspect (Articulatory, Acoustic, Auditory, Functional). 2) What are the mechanisms for the production of speech sounds? Describe the roles of air stream, vibration, and articulation. 3) Define the term “phoneme.” What is its function in a language system? 4) What is an allophone? How does it differ from a phoneme? Give an example. 5) Explain the articulation of sounds (stop, fricatives, approximants, nasals, voiced, voiceless) and provide examples.

Questions for Discussion: Aspects of Speech Sounds

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