A voiceless labial–retroflex plosive is a type of consonantal sound used in the Yele language. It is a [ʈ] and [p] pronounced simultaneously. The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet that represents this sound is ⟨ʈ͡p⟩. Para-IPA ⟨ṭ͡p⟩ is also seen.
| Voiceless labial–retroflex plosive | |
|---|---|
| ʈ͡p |
Features
editFeatures of a voiceless labial–retroflex plosive are:
- Its manner of articulation is occlusive, which means it is produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract. Since the consonant is also oral, with no nasal outlet, the airflow is blocked entirely, and the consonant is a plosive.
- Its place of articulation is labial–retroflex, which means that it is simultaneously articulated with the front part or underside of the tongue against the palate, and the lips.
- Its phonation is voiceless, which means it is produced without vibrations of the vocal cords.
- It is an oral consonant, which means that air is not allowed to escape through the nose.
- It is a median consonant, which means it is produced by directing the airstream down the midline of the tongue, rather than to the sides.
- Its airstream mechanism is pulmonic, which means it is articulated by pushing air only with the intercostal muscles and abdominal muscles, as in most sounds.
Occurrence
editReferences
edit- ↑ Levinson, Stephen C. (23 May 2022). A Grammar of Yélî Dnye: The Papuan Language of Rossel Island. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783110733853. ISBN 978-3-11-073385-3. S2CID 249083265. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
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