Meaning Of The Word Fricative

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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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