American English Consonants
American English Consonants refer to the speech sounds produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract using various articulators, such as the lips, teeth, tongue, and palate. These sounds are characterized by their lack of vocal cord vibration during production. In American English, there are 24 consonant sounds, including stops, fricatives, affricates, nasals, and liquids. These sounds play a crucial role in distinguishing words and conveying meaning in spoken language.