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WGU D676 Early Literacy
Methods – Study Guide,
Key Concepts, and Exam
Preparation
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Stops Consonant sounds produced by momentarily
stopping the airflow in the vocal tract.
Examples include /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/.
Nasals Consonant sounds produced with the nasal
passage open, allowing air to escape through
the nose. Examples include /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
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Fricatives Consonant sounds produced by forcing air
through a narrow opening or passage in the
vocal tract, creating friction. Examples include
/f/, /v/, /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, and /ʒ/.
Affricatives Consonant sounds that begin as stops but are
released as fricatives. They involve a brief
stoppage of airflow followed by a slow release
with friction. Examples include /tʃ/ (as in "ch")
and /dʒ/ (as in "judge").
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Glides Consonant sounds produced with a smooth
transition from one vowel sound to another.
Also known as semivowels. Examples include
/j/ (as in "yes") and /w/ (as in "we").
Liquids Consonant sounds characterized by a partial
closure of the vocal tract, allowing for the
relatively free flow of air. Liquids include /l/
and /r/.
phonological awareness the ability ot hear and manipulate the spoken
parts of words and sentences
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Methods – Study Guide,
Key Concepts, and Exam
Preparation
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Terms in this set (123)
Stops Consonant sounds produced by momentarily
stopping the airflow in the vocal tract.
Examples include /p/, /b/, /t/, /d/, /k/, and /g/.
Nasals Consonant sounds produced with the nasal
passage open, allowing air to escape through
the nose. Examples include /m/, /n/, and /ŋ/.
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Fricatives Consonant sounds produced by forcing air
through a narrow opening or passage in the
vocal tract, creating friction. Examples include
/f/, /v/, /s/, /z/, /ʃ/, and /ʒ/.
Affricatives Consonant sounds that begin as stops but are
released as fricatives. They involve a brief
stoppage of airflow followed by a slow release
with friction. Examples include /tʃ/ (as in "ch")
and /dʒ/ (as in "judge").
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Glides Consonant sounds produced with a smooth
transition from one vowel sound to another.
Also known as semivowels. Examples include
/j/ (as in "yes") and /w/ (as in "we").
Liquids Consonant sounds characterized by a partial
closure of the vocal tract, allowing for the
relatively free flow of air. Liquids include /l/
and /r/.
phonological awareness the ability ot hear and manipulate the spoken
parts of words and sentences
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