Definitions
- Describing a speech sound produced by a continuous flow of air through the mouth. - Referring to a consonant sound that is produced with a slight hissing or breathy quality. - Talking about a sound that is produced by narrowing the space between the articulators, such as the teeth and lips.
- Describing a speech sound produced by forcing air through a narrow opening between two articulators. - Referring to a consonant sound that is produced by creating friction or turbulence in the airflow. - Talking about a sound that is produced by bringing the articulators close together but not touching.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of consonant sounds in speech.
- 2Both involve airflow through the mouth and articulators.
- 3Both can be produced with varying degrees of intensity.
- 4Both can be voiced or voiceless.
- 5Both are important for distinguishing between different words in a language.
What is the difference?
- 1Articulation: Spirant sounds are produced with a continuous flow of air, while fricative sounds are produced by forcing air through a narrow opening.
- 2Intensity: Fricative sounds are typically more intense and forceful than spirant sounds.
- 3Turbulence: Fricative sounds create more turbulence in the airflow than spirant sounds.
- 4Place of articulation: Spirant sounds are produced by narrowing the space between the articulators, while fricative sounds are produced by bringing the articulators close together but not touching.
- 5Examples: Spirant sounds include 'h', 'w', and 'y', while fricative sounds include 'f', 's', and 'z'.
Remember this!
Spirant and fricative are both types of consonant sounds in speech that involve airflow through the mouth and articulators. However, the difference between them lies in their articulation, intensity, turbulence, and place of articulation. Spirant sounds are produced with a continuous flow of air and are less intense, while fricative sounds are produced by forcing air through a narrow opening and are more intense.
