vocal tract
vocal tract · vocal tracts
Portion of the human body where speech sounds are articulated(anatomy) Portion of the human body where speech sounds are articulated.
» Consonants are speech sounds produced by obstructing or restricting the airflow in the vocal tract.
Meaning
2 senses(anatomy) Portion of the human body where speech sounds are articulated.
Portion of a bird's anatomy that filters or modifies sound; the syrinx, oral cavity, and beak, plus portions of the esophagus and trachea.
Examples
1 sentencesConsonants are speech sounds produced by obstructing or restricting the airflow in the vocal tract.
Translations
2 languagesForms
plural: vocal tracts| Singular | vocal tract |
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