, Description of consonant sounds of English
according to six basic parameters:
In Phonetics, consonant sounds are described with the help of certain important features
called basic parameters. These parameters explain how consonant sounds are produced,
which speech organs are involved, and how airflow moves during speech. Linguists use
these parameters to give a clear description of English consonant sounds.
1. Airstream Mechanism
The airstream mechanism refers to the source and direction of the airflow used to produce
speech sounds. In English, most consonant sounds are produced through the pulmonic
egressive airstream mechanism. In this mechanism, air is pushed out of the lungs through
according to six basic parameters:
In Phonetics, consonant sounds are described with the help of certain important features
called basic parameters. These parameters explain how consonant sounds are produced,
which speech organs are involved, and how airflow moves during speech. Linguists use
these parameters to give a clear description of English consonant sounds.
1. Airstream Mechanism
The airstream mechanism refers to the source and direction of the airflow used to produce
speech sounds. In English, most consonant sounds are produced through the pulmonic
egressive airstream mechanism. In this mechanism, air is pushed out of the lungs through
