VEN2604
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due date: March 2026
MBUDZISO 1: FONETIKI NA FONOḼODZHI
1.1 Zwipiḓa zwa lulimi zwine zwa shuma u bveledza mibvumo (15)
U bveledza mibvumo ya muambo zwi itwa nga zwipiḓa zwo fhambanaho zwa
tshivhumbeo tsha mulomo na mukulo. Zwipiḓa zwa ndeme zwiṱanu ndi hezwi:
1. Mulomo (lips)
Mulomo u shuma kha mibvumo ya bilabial hune milomo mivhili ya tangana. Sa tsumbo,
mubvumo /b/ na /m/ zwi bulwa nga u vala milomo yoṱhe, sa kha maipfi baba kana mama.
2. Maḓoḓo (teeth)
Maḓoḓo a shuma kha mibvumo ya dental kana labio-dental. Sa tsumbo, mubvumo /f/ u
bulwa nga mulomo wa fhasi u tshi kwama maḓoḓo a nṱha, sa kha ipfi fara.
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, MBUDZISO 1: FONETIKI NA FONOḼODZHI
1.1 Zwipiḓa zwa lulimi zwine zwa shuma u bveledza mibvumo (15)
U bveledza mibvumo ya muambo zwi itwa nga zwipiḓa zwo fhambanaho zwa
tshivhumbeo tsha mulomo na mukulo. Zwipiḓa zwa ndeme zwiṱanu ndi hezwi:
1. Mulomo (lips)
Mulomo u shuma kha mibvumo ya bilabial hune milomo mivhili ya tangana. Sa
tsumbo, mubvumo /b/ na /m/ zwi bulwa nga u vala milomo yoṱhe, sa kha maipfi baba
kana mama.
2. Maḓoḓo (teeth)
Maḓoḓo a shuma kha mibvumo ya dental kana labio-dental. Sa tsumbo, mubvumo
/f/ u bulwa nga mulomo wa fhasi u tshi kwama maḓoḓo a nṱha, sa kha ipfi fara.
3. Lulimi (tongue)
Lulimi ndi tshipiḓa tsha ndeme ngauri lu tshimbila lu tshi kwama fhethu ho
fhambanaho. Sa tsumbo, mubvumo /ḽ/ u bulwa nga lulimi lu tshi kwama palate ya
fhasi (alveolar ridge). Mubvumo /k/ u bulwa nga murahu ha lulimi u tshi kwama
palate ya murahu (velar).
4. Palate (ṱhanga ḽa mulomo wa nṱha)
Palate ndi fhethu ha nṱha ha mulomo. Mibvumo ya palatal sa /ny/ kha ipfi ṋyana i
bveledzwa nga lulimi lu tshi kwama palate ya vhukati.
5. Mukulo (larynx / vocal cords)
Mukulo u shuma kha mibvumo ine ya vha na maḓi a ipfi (voiced sounds). Sa tsumbo,
/z/ ndi mubvumo une wa vha na maḓi a ipfi, ngauri maṅwe maḓi a thothomela musi u
tshi bula.
Zwipiḓa hezwi zwi shumisana u bveledza mibvumo yo fhambanaho ya Tshivenḓa.
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2026
Unique number:
Due date: March 2026
MBUDZISO 1: FONETIKI NA FONOḼODZHI
1.1 Zwipiḓa zwa lulimi zwine zwa shuma u bveledza mibvumo (15)
U bveledza mibvumo ya muambo zwi itwa nga zwipiḓa zwo fhambanaho zwa
tshivhumbeo tsha mulomo na mukulo. Zwipiḓa zwa ndeme zwiṱanu ndi hezwi:
1. Mulomo (lips)
Mulomo u shuma kha mibvumo ya bilabial hune milomo mivhili ya tangana. Sa tsumbo,
mubvumo /b/ na /m/ zwi bulwa nga u vala milomo yoṱhe, sa kha maipfi baba kana mama.
2. Maḓoḓo (teeth)
Maḓoḓo a shuma kha mibvumo ya dental kana labio-dental. Sa tsumbo, mubvumo /f/ u
bulwa nga mulomo wa fhasi u tshi kwama maḓoḓo a nṱha, sa kha ipfi fara.
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen
as a replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged
to perform their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific
assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the
information in these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content.
The buyer is responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when
applying it to their assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's
policies regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and
sources of inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may
be considered academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences
arising from the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or
any other negative consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
, MBUDZISO 1: FONETIKI NA FONOḼODZHI
1.1 Zwipiḓa zwa lulimi zwine zwa shuma u bveledza mibvumo (15)
U bveledza mibvumo ya muambo zwi itwa nga zwipiḓa zwo fhambanaho zwa
tshivhumbeo tsha mulomo na mukulo. Zwipiḓa zwa ndeme zwiṱanu ndi hezwi:
1. Mulomo (lips)
Mulomo u shuma kha mibvumo ya bilabial hune milomo mivhili ya tangana. Sa
tsumbo, mubvumo /b/ na /m/ zwi bulwa nga u vala milomo yoṱhe, sa kha maipfi baba
kana mama.
2. Maḓoḓo (teeth)
Maḓoḓo a shuma kha mibvumo ya dental kana labio-dental. Sa tsumbo, mubvumo
/f/ u bulwa nga mulomo wa fhasi u tshi kwama maḓoḓo a nṱha, sa kha ipfi fara.
3. Lulimi (tongue)
Lulimi ndi tshipiḓa tsha ndeme ngauri lu tshimbila lu tshi kwama fhethu ho
fhambanaho. Sa tsumbo, mubvumo /ḽ/ u bulwa nga lulimi lu tshi kwama palate ya
fhasi (alveolar ridge). Mubvumo /k/ u bulwa nga murahu ha lulimi u tshi kwama
palate ya murahu (velar).
4. Palate (ṱhanga ḽa mulomo wa nṱha)
Palate ndi fhethu ha nṱha ha mulomo. Mibvumo ya palatal sa /ny/ kha ipfi ṋyana i
bveledzwa nga lulimi lu tshi kwama palate ya vhukati.
5. Mukulo (larynx / vocal cords)
Mukulo u shuma kha mibvumo ine ya vha na maḓi a ipfi (voiced sounds). Sa tsumbo,
/z/ ndi mubvumo une wa vha na maḓi a ipfi, ngauri maṅwe maḓi a thothomela musi u
tshi bula.
Zwipiḓa hezwi zwi shumisana u bveledza mibvumo yo fhambanaho ya Tshivenḓa.
