the study of language manner of articulation

stops

completely block air form escaping (and release oral closure abruptly) [p]

fricatives

almost block airflow, let it escape through a narrow gap with friction [f],[z]

affricates

combine a brief stop with a fricative [t͡ʃ]

nasals/ nasal stops

lower the velum, let air flow through nose, while keeping oral stop closure [m]

liquids

raise and/or curl the tounge toward roof of mouth, let air escape via the sides [I],[ɹ]

Glides

constrict airflow a tiny bit b/w a vowel and another vowel or syllabic liquid [j]

tap/flap

extremely quick movement of the tongue tip up and down [