ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-DEP6-0009 · ATLAS 251

Voice onset

The manner in which vocal-fold vibration begins at the onset of a sound or tone.

Explanation

The manner in which vocal-fold vibration begins at the onset of a sound or tone. Makes the transition from breath to voice audible: a minute bodily onset can shape stance, accent and emotional colouring.

Example

A hard onset sharply separates the vowel; a breathy onset lets it emerge from airflow.

Counterexample

A mere label without the described formal, cultural or conceptual movement.

Distinction

Distinguish from Glottisschlag; the neighbour remains connected as a crossway.

Effect on thought and perception

Makes the transition from breath to voice audible: a minute bodily onset can shape stance, accent and emotional colouring.

Resonance

Makes the transition from breath to voice audible: a minute bodily onset can shape stance, accent and emotional colouring.

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Voice onset“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-DEP6-0009. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-DEP6-0009

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