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Glides: /w/, /j/

Glides: /w/, /j/

Glides: /w/ and /j/ Glides are consonants that are produced with a smooth transition from one vowel sound to another. They are often referred to as “semivowels” because they share characteristics of both vowels...

Liquids: /l/, /r/

Liquids: /l/, /r/

Liquids: /l/ and /r/ Liquids are consonants characterized by a partial obstruction of airflow, allowing for a clearer release than fricatives but not as clear as vowels. /l/ /r/ Key points to remember: Practice:

Nasals: /m/, /n/, /ŋ/

Nasals: /m/, /n/, /ŋ/

Nasals: /m/, /n/, /ŋ/ Nasals are consonants characterized by the release of airflow through the nasal cavity. Place of Articulation Manner of Articulation Voicing Examples of words containing nasals: Key points to remember: Practice:

Affricates: /tʃ/, /dʒ/

Affricates: /tʃ/, /dʒ/

Affricates: /tʃ/ and /dʒ/ Affricates are consonants that combine a stop and a fricative. They are produced by first blocking the airflow completely (stop) and then releasing it with a hissing or buzzing sound...