Comd 5070 Exam 2 Study Guide with
Complete Solutions
affricates - ANSWER-shorter than fricative, longer then stop
C to V transition - ANSWER-F1 will increase
Difference of pressure from below and above the larynx
(pressure below-pressure above) - ANSWER-Transglottal pressure
duration of a CV transition - ANSWER-about 50ms
fricatives - ANSWER-longer than stops
How can we compute an estimate of laryngeal resistance - ANSWER-Measuring the
flow with a pnuemotach mask by estimating the subglottic pressure during the closure
for "p" when you measure oral air pressure
How can we get direct measures of subglottal pressure - ANSWER--Tracheal puncture
-Esophageal pressure
How can you get a reasonable estimate of subglottal pressure? - ANSWER-Measuring
intraoral air pressure when the pressure in the mouth is the same as the pressure below
the larynx, which is when the person produces a "p" and vowel: PA PA PA
How do formants change during speech? - ANSWER-some frequencies in a given
range are amplified in their amplitude and are more prominent than any other sounds in
the spectrum
**reflects the way the vocal tract is shaping the sound that the larynx gave to it**
How do formants differ for men women and children - ANSWER--Men's vocal tracts are
largest which alternates the frequencies
-Children have highest formant frequencies (smallest structures)
How do the numbers reflect our perception of intonation in speech - ANSWER-using
semitones reflects our perception of speech more closely
How do the rib cage and abdomen move as we speak - ANSWER--inhale: rib cage and
abdomen expand
-exhale: rib cage and abdomen contract
How do we measure exhaled volume - ANSWER-A Spirometer- Helps calculate FEV1
(Forces exhibitory volume in one second)
