Discrimination Test - Consonant Visemes
Can you identify the 12 consonant visemes in lipreading?
- 1.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
P / b / m
- B.
W / qu
- C.
S / z
- D.
L
Correct Answer
D. LExplanation
This represents the viseme 'l' like in lovely - note how the tongue rolls down from the roof of the mouth.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
F / v
- B.
Th
- C.
T / d / n
- D.
P / b / m
Correct Answer
A. F / vExplanation
This represents the viseme f/v like in fat and vat - note hoe the teeth are just visible touching the bottom lip.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
Th
- B.
Sh / ch / j
- C.
H
- D.
K
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C. HExplanation
This represents the viseme h like in hat - h is simply a breath of air with no particular lip pattern or movement.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
P / b / m
- B.
W / qu
- C.
H
- D.
R
Correct Answer
A. P / b / mExplanation
This represents the viseme p / b / m like in pare, bare and mare - note how the mouth closes - this is true for almost all speakers.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
F / v
- B.
S / z
- C.
W / qu
- D.
Y
Correct Answer
B. S / zExplanation
This represents the viseme s / z like in sue and zoo - note how the mouth widens and stretches with the teeth being visible.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
Th
- B.
W / qu
- C.
H
- D.
K
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D. KExplanation
This represents the viseme k/g/ng like in kale and gale - this is a difficult shape to see as the sound is made mostly in the back of the throat.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
K
- B.
R
- C.
L
- D.
Th
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B. RExplanation
This represents the sound r - the tongue moves swiftly and the corners of the mouth may mouth slightly.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
Th
- B.
W / qu
- C.
L
- D.
Sh / ch / j
Correct Answer
D. Sh / ch / jExplanation
This represents the sound sh / ch / j - like in sheep, cheap and jeep. The mouth is open and rounded with teeth visible.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
Sh / ch / j
- B.
P / b / m
- C.
W / qu
- D.
Th
Correct Answer
C. W / quExplanation
This represents the sound w/qu like in wit and quit. The mouth is pursed - almost like a kiss.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
T / d /n
- B.
R
- C.
K
- D.
L
Correct Answer
A. T / d /nExplanation
This represents the viseme t/d/n like in tail, dale and nail. The tongue touches the back of the top teeth.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
L
- B.
R
- C.
Th
- D.
Sh / ch / j
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C. ThExplanation
This represents the viseme th - like in this. The tongue protrudes slightly between the top and bottom teeth.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which consonant viseme does this lipshape most closely represent?
- A.
H
- B.
F / v
- C.
Y
- D.
S / z
Correct Answer
C. YExplanation
This represents the viseme y - like in yellow. It is not a clear shape for lipreading. The tongue is humped towards the back of the mouth.Rate this question:
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