place of articulation

American  

noun

Phonetics.

1. the location at which two speech organs approach or come together in producing a speech sound, as in the contact of the tongue and the teeth to form a dental sound.

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Etymology

Origin of place of articulation

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The place of articulation must also be considered.

From Language An Introduction to the Study of Speech by Sapir, Edward

Take for example the following sentence, "We praise Thee, O God," and notice at which point or place of articulation each and every consonant is made.

From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund

We will give one example of each kind, as made at each point or place of articulation.

From The Renaissance of the Vocal Art by Myer, Edmund