Sound Colour

Sound examples from the CVT Sound Library

Shape of the epiglottic funnel





Distinct twang

Necessary twang


Position of the larynx




Raised larynx

Lowered larynx


Shape of the tongue




Broad tongue

Compressed tongue


Shape of the mouth




Smiling

Relaxed corners of the mouth


Position of the soft palate




Relaxed palate

Raised palate


Opening or closing of the nasal passages




Open nasal passage

Closed nasal passage