Life Of A Dreamer

Here are some definitions of the phrases used on this chart: CONSONANT POSITIONS Bilabial:   Made with the lips English Example:   “b” in “bed” Labiodental:   Made with the bottom lip and the top teeth English Example:   “v” in “very” Dental:   Made with the tip of the tongue and the top teeth English Example:   “th” in “thing” Alveolar:   Made with the tip of the tongue and the area just behind the top teeth English Example:   “t” in “Tom” Post-Alveolar:   Made with the tip of the tongue and the are just behind where the “alveolar” consonants are pronounced English Example:   “sh” in “short” Retroflex:   Made with the tip of the tongue curved backward behind the alveolar ridge. English Examples:   “r” in some dialects of American English Palatal:   Made with the tongue and the palate (see definition here) English Examples:   “y” in “yes” Velar:   Made with the back of the tongue and the velum (the back of the mouth). English