Meaning Of The Word Fricative
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Fricative Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Fricative?
fricative in American English
a fricative consonant articulated by means of breath forced through a narrow slit formed at some point in the mouth, producing friction, as in (f, v, (θ) , z, h) adjective: characterized by audible friction produced by forcing the breath through a constricted or partially obstructed passage in the vocal tract; spirantal; spirant noun: a fricative consonant, as (θ), (), or (h) fricative in British English adjective: relating to or denoting a fricative noun: a continuant consonant produced by partial occlusion of the airstream, such as (f) or (z) |
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