Classify the English consonant sounds according to the Manner of Articulation. 

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Classify the English consonant sounds according to the Manner of Articulation. 

English has many different consonant sounds. These sounds are not all made the same way. The way we make a consonant sound is called the “manner of articulation.” This means how we move our mouth, tongue, or lips. It also means how air flows out. The Manner of Articulation helps us to learn sounds. This term is very popular in the chapter “Phonetics and Phonology.” Let us discuss the six manners of articulation in the following manner.

Plosive Consonants: Plosives are called stop sounds in English. The air is stopped completely for a moment. Then, it is released suddenly with a pop. The sound is short and clear in English. The English plosives are /b/, /d/, /g/, /k/, /p/, and /t/. Examples are “bat,” “dog,” “gun,” “cat,” “pen,” and “top.” Plosives use the lips or the tongue for stopping.

Fricative Consonants: Fricatives are made by forcing air out slowly. The air passes through a small gap. This makes a hissing or buzzing sound. There is friction and a long, noisy sound. Fricatives in English are /f/, /v/, /θ/ (as in “think”), /ð/ (as in “this”), /s/, /z/, /ʃ/ (as in “ship”), /ʒ/ (as in “measure”), and /h/ (as in “hat”). Examples are “fin,” “van,” “ship,” “zip,” and “hat.” These sounds need careful tongue or lip position.

Affricate Consonants: Affricates are really two sounds pressed together. First comes a stop/plosive, then a fricative sound. The air first stops, then comes out with friction. Affricate sounds in English are /tʃ/ and /dʒ/. You find them in “chip” and “judge.” These sounds start like plosives but end like fricatives. They need the tongue to touch the roof of the mouth.

Nasal Consonants: Nasal consonants let air go through the nose. The mouth is blocked by the tongue or lips. The air escapes only from the nose.