Obstruent vs. Sonorant Consonants in Phonetics ... - Facebook
Obstruents frequently occur in pairs—one voiced (vocal folds vibrate) and one voiceless (no vibration)—such as /s/ vs. /z/ or /t/ vs. /d/. obstruent
Air is forced through a narrow passage, creating friction (e.g., /f, v, s, z, ʃ, h/). Obstruent vs
A combination that begins like a stop and releases into a fricative (e.g., /tʃ/ as in "church," /dʒ/ as in "judge"). Key Characteristics creating friction (e.g.
💡 If a sound feels like it "squeezes" the air (like "ssss") it’s an obstruent; if it feels smooth (like "mmmm"), it’s a sonorant. Advanced Phonological Features
Air is blocked completely and then released (e.g., /p, b, t, d, k, g/).