7 Acoustics INTRODUCTION Physical acoustics encompasses a huge range of topics, many of which are not covered in this text. The information presented here is selected to serve as a…

3 Laryngeal Function and Speech Production INTRODUCTION The larynx is an air valve located within the front of the neck. This valve is positioned vertically between the trachea (windpipe) and…

11 Acoustic Phonetics Data INTRODUCTION This chapter provides a selective summary of acoustic phonetics data. The presentation is selective because the research literature is voluminous. The large quantity of data…

2 Breathing and Speech Production INTRODUCTION The breathing apparatus moves air into and out of the body for the purpose of sustaining life as well as for performing other important…

9 Theory of Consonant Acoustics INTRODUCTION Chapter 8 showed how concepts from basic acoustics (Chapter 7) are used to construct a theory of vowel acoustics. The theory can be viewed…

5 Pharyngeal-Oral Function and Speech Production INTRODUCTION The pharyngeal-oral apparatus, together with the velopharyngeal-nasal apparatus (discussed in Chapter 4), forms what is called the upper airway. In this book, the…

4 Velopharyngeal-Nasal Function and Speech Production INTRODUCTION The velopharyngeal-nasal apparatus is located within the head and neck and comprises a system of valves and air passages that interconnects the pharynx…

13 Anatomy and Physiology of the Auditory System INTRODUCTION This chapter presents an integrated description of the anatomy and physiology of the auditory mechanism. The information presented here can be…

6 Speech Physiology Measurement and Analysis INTRODUCTION Much of the knowledge about speech production has been acquired through measurement. This chapter is dedicated to measurement and analysis of speech production…

16 Swallowing INTRODUCTION Some of the most enjoyable activities of daily living involve eating and drinking. These include meals (where eating and drinking are the purpose of the activity), special…