This flashcard describes fortis sounds as having high muscular tension and strong breath force, while lenis sounds have little muscular tension and weak breath force.
This flashcard describes fortis sounds as having high muscular tension and strong breath force, while lenis sounds have little muscular tension and weak breath force.
| Front | Name and describe the Intensities of articulation |
|---|---|
| Back | Fortis: high muscular tension, strong breath force ; Lenis: little muscular tension, weak breath force |
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