Key words - Phonetics, phonology and prosodics

Compilation of key words from the AQA and OCR exam boards; their glossaries are only a guide and so are neither an exhaustive list or the bare minimum that need to be learnt. AQA's glossary only covers key terms for language analysis rather than topics such as child language acquisition or language change.

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Phoneme
The basic unit of sound
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Diphthong
A vowel sound that is the combination of two separate sounds, where a speaker glides from one to another, for example the "i" in kite is a blend of "a" and "i"
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Voiced consonant
A consonant sound produced by vibrating vocal cords, for example "z"
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Unvoiced consonant
A consonant sound produced without vibrating vocal cords, for example "s"
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Place of articulation
The position in the mouth where a consonant sound is produced
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Manner of articulation
The extent to which airflow is interrupted by parts of the mouth in the production of consonant sounds
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Syllable
A sound unit with a vowel at its centre
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Accent
A regional variety of speech that differs from other regional varieties
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Accommodation
The ways that individuals adjust their speech patterns to match another's accent, dialect or sociolect
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Sound iconicity
The use of the sound system to mirror form or meaning
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International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
An internationally recognised system of phonetic transcription
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Convergence
Where a speaker moves towards another's accent, dialect or sociolect
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Divergence
Where a speaker moves away from another's accent, dialect or sociolect by emphasising their own
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Downward convergence
Making your accent or dialect more informal
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Glottal stops
A form of stop consonant made at the back of the throat to replace the "t" sound, for example "what?" becomes "wha?"
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Intonation
Pitch
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Pace
The speed at which you talk
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Phonetics
The study of how different sounds are produced
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Phonology
The study of the sound system of a language
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Prosodics
How rhythm, pace, stress and intonation are used in speech
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Received Pronunciation (RP)
A prestigious form of English (England) pronunciation that isn't specific to an area
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Stress
Where volume is raised to place emphasis on a particular syllable
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Upward convergence
Changing accent or dialect to something seen as more prestigious
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Card 2

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A vowel sound that is the combination of two separate sounds, where a speaker glides from one to another, for example the "i" in kite is a blend of "a" and "i"

Back

Diphthong

Card 3

Front

A consonant sound produced by vibrating vocal cords, for example "z"

Back

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Card 4

Front

A consonant sound produced without vibrating vocal cords, for example "s"

Back

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Card 5

Front

The position in the mouth where a consonant sound is produced

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