1. In phonetics and speech science, the moment when articulatory support or airflow begins in speech production
The support onset occurs when the vocal cords begin to vibrate.
O início do apoio ocorre quando as cordas vocais começam a vibrar.
2. In engineering and construction, the point at which a support structure begins to engage or make contact
The support onset of the beam was reinforced with additional brackets.
O início do apoio da viga foi reforçado com suportes adicionais.