Phonology The sound of language | Page 11

Liquids
The initial sounds in led and red described as liquids.
They are both voiced.
Glides
Glides, like a liquid, is a consonant
produced
when
the
tongue
approaches a point of articulation
within the mouth but does not come
close
enough
to
obstruct
or
constrict the flow of air enough to
create turbulence.