Places of articulation
When we speak in English or another language, we use parts of the mouth to make sounds. These places are called places of articulation, and they indicate where in the mouth or throat the sound is formed. Below, I will show you the most important ones: Bilabial Both lips are used. Examples: /p/, /b/, /m/ Labiodental The bottom lip touches the top teeth. Examples: /f/, /v/ Dental The tongue touches the upper teeth. Examples: /θ/, /ð/ Alveolar The tongue touches a hard area just behind the upper teeth. Examples: /t/, /d/, /s/, /z/, /n/, /l/ Palatal The tongue touc...