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| − | When a [[Vowel (definition)|vowel]] or [[Consonant (definition)|consonant]] is pronounced with the [[Tongue Root (definition)|tongue root]] (the part of the tongue in the [[Pharynx (definition)|pharynx]] or throat) pulled forward in the mouth, they are said to be '''Advanced Tongue Root''' <nowiki> [+ATR] </nowiki>, or '''Tensed'''. | + | When a [[Vowel (definition)|vowel]] or [[Consonant (definition)|consonant]] is pronounced with the [[Tongue Root (definition)|tongue root]] (the part of the tongue in the [[Pharynx (definition)|pharynx]] or throat) pulled forward in the mouth, they are said to be '''Advanced Tongue Root''' <nowiki> [+ATR] </nowiki>, or '''Tensed'''. In Scottish Gaelic, Tenseness is an effect found on [[Sonorant (definition)|sonorants]]. |
In English tense vowels include /i, e, o, u/. | In English tense vowels include /i, e, o, u/. | ||
Revision as of 22:31, 3 June 2012
When a vowel or consonant is pronounced with the tongue root (the part of the tongue in the pharynx or throat) pulled forward in the mouth, they are said to be Advanced Tongue Root [+ATR] , or Tensed. In Scottish Gaelic, Tenseness is an effect found on sonorants.
In English tense vowels include /i, e, o, u/.
See Also
External Links
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_and_retracted_tongue_root
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenseness
References
Ladefoged, Peter (2005) A Course in Phonetics. Thomspson Wadworth Publishers.
