CMN 101: Diction - Plosives

Course: CMN 101 Introduction to Public Speaking
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Title: Diction - Plosives
Description: A common diction most people have is to not hit or articulate plosive sounds. Plosives are t,d,k, g, p, b. These sounds are produced very similarly. Say tuh, duh. What’s the difference? Right—it’s where you position your tongue. Now puh, buh. The difference? Right, how you position your lips. It’s easier to make the duh sound than the tuh sounds. And easier to make the buh sound than puh sound. So what happens is when speaking we pronounce the easier sound instead of the correct one.

Department: Department of Communication