Can you feel the vibrations in your vocal chords? "Voiced" consonants are produced with vibrations. In order to produce a "voiced" sound correctly, you need to use this vibration.

2. Unvoiced

Say the following words with your hand in the same position:

• pad
• tore
• coat
• fan
• Sue

"Unvoiced" consonants do not use these vibrations. They are made with breath alone.

Voiced and Unvoiced Pairs

Say the following words, reading each line from left to right. Concentrate on how you use your articulators when reading each line.