1. Lungs: Provide the airflow needed to create sound.
2. Diaphragm: A muscle that helps control the airflow from the lungs.
3. Vocal Cords: Located in the larynx, they vibrate to produce sound.
4. Pharynx: The passageway at the back of the throat, it helps shape the sound.
5. Oral Cavity: Includes the mouth, tongue, and teeth, this is where most articulation happens.
6. Tongue: The most flexible and important articulator, it manipulates the airflow for different sounds.
7. Teeth: Used for producing sounds like "f" and "v," and also help shape other sounds.
8. Hard Palate: The roof of the mouth, it helps to shape sounds like "k" and "g."
Bonus: The soft palate, also known as the velum, is important for controlling the airflow to the nose for sounds like "m" and "n."
It's important to note that these parts work together in a complex and coordinated way to produce the wide range of speech sounds we use.