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Record 1 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phonetics
CONT

"Fortis" [refers to a] consonant produced with strong muscular tension, as opposed to lenis which [refers to] a consonant produced with weak muscular tension in the articulatory organs. In English voiceless consonants are usually aspirated and fortis, whereas voiced consonants are usually unaspirated and lenis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phonétique
CONT

Un phonème lâche (faible ou doux) est un phonème dont l'articulation s'accompagne d'une décharge d'énergie expiratoire plus faible, donc d'une tension musculaire moins forte que son homorgane tendu, avec une déformation plus légère de l'appareil vocal par rapport à la position de repos. En français, toutes les consonnes voisées sont tendues.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fonética
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