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Vocal Tract Image: Places of Articulation of Hanyu
  1. Nostril
  2. Nasal Cavity
  3. Lips
  4. Teeth
  5. Alveolar Ridge
  6. Hard Palate
  7. Soft Palate (Venum)
  8. Uvula
  9. Oral Cavity
  10. Tip of Tongue (Apex)
  11. Blade of Tongue (Lamina)
  12. Back of Tongue (Dorsum)
  13. Root of Tongue (Radix)
  14. Pharynx
  15. Epiglottis
  16. Vocal Cords/ Vocal Folds
  17. Glottis
Download Hanyu Pinyin Pronunciation Chart (1.21MB)

2.5 Initials: z, c, s

Dental: articulated with the tongue against the upper teeth(4)

z Place the Tip of tongue(10)at the back of upper teeth(4) and then release, stream of air flows through this narrow opening.
c Place the Tip of tongue(10)at the back of upper teeth(4) and then release, a strong stream of air flows through this narrow opening.
s Place the Tip of tongue(10)close to the back of upper teeth(4), air is forced through this narrow opening to produce a hissing sound.


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