THE CLASSIFICATION OF ENGLISH CONSONANT
Keywords:
English consonants, speech pathology, spoken language, acoustic characteristics, phonological research, human speech.Abstract
The classification of English consonants plays a fundamental role in understanding the phonetic and phonological structure of the English language. This article explores the principles and criteria by which English consonants are categorized, focusing on their articulation, voicing, and function within syllables. Consonants are examined through the lens of place of articulation, manner of articulation, and the presence or absence of vocal fold vibration, which collectively contribute to a detailed and systematic classification. The study also addresses how this classification aids in teaching pronunciation, developing phonological awareness, and supporting linguistic analysis in both native and non-native contexts. By examining various models and theoretical frameworks, the article highlights the practical implications of consonant classification in fields such as language acquisition, speech pathology, and computational linguistics. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how consonants function and interact within the phonological system of English.
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