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Topic: Pronunciation

audibly

IPA: /ˈɔː.də.bli/

KK: /ˈɔːdəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that can be heard; clearly enough to be heard.

Example: She spoke audibly so everyone could hear her.

aurally

IPA: /ˈɔːrəli/

KK: /ˈɔːrəli/

adverb

Definition: Related to hearing or the sense of sound.

Example: The instructions were given aurally, so everyone had to listen carefully.

bilabial

IPA: //bɪˈleɪbiəl//

KK: /bɪˈleɪbiəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing sounds that are made using both lips together, like the letters b, p, m, and w.

Example: The sounds 'b' and 'p' are examples of bilabial consonants.

noun

Definition: A sound made by bringing both lips together, such as the sounds of 'p', 'b', and 'm'.

Example: In phonetics, the sounds 'p', 'b', and 'm' are classified as bilabial consonants.

consonant

IPA: /ˈkɒn.sənənt/

KK: /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/

adjective

Definition: In agreement or harmony with something; matching in sound or tone.

Example: Her views are consonant with the principles of the organization.

noun

Definition: A letter or sound in speech that is made by blocking the airflow in some way, like the sounds of 'b', 'c', 'd', and 'm'.

Example: In the word 'cat', 'c' and 't' are consonants while 'a' is a vowel.

consonantal

IPA: //kənˈsɒnəntəl//

KK: /kɒnsəˈnætl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that includes or is related to consonants, which are speech sounds that are not vowels.

Example: In phonetics, consonantal sounds are essential for forming words.

consonantly

IPA: /kənˈsɒnəntli/

KK: /kɒnˈsɒnəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves consonants or is consistent with consonant sounds.

Example: The letters in the word were arranged consonantly to create a pleasing sound.

devoice

IPA: /dɪˈvɔɪs/

KK: /dɪˈvɔɪs/

transitive verb

Definition: To say a sound without using the vocal cords, making it sound less clear or softer.

Example: In some languages, speakers often devoice certain consonants at the end of words.

diphthong

IPA: /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/

KK: /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/

noun

Definition: A sound made by combining two vowel sounds in one syllable, where the sound starts as one vowel and glides into another, like the sound in the word 'coin'.

Example: In English, the word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

diphthongal

IPA: /dɪfˈθɔŋəl/

KK: /dɪfˈθɔŋəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to a specific type of vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example: In phonetics, a diphthongal sound can be heard in the word 'coin'.

diphthongize

IPA: /ˈdɪfθɔŋˌaɪz/

KK: /ˈdɪfθɔŋˌaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To pronounce a vowel sound that starts as one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example: In some dialects, speakers tend to diphthongize certain vowel sounds, making them sound more complex.

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