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fricative - Dictionary definition and meaning for fricative

FRICATIVE

  • (noun) a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

    synonyms : fricative consonant , spirant

  • (adj.) of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

    synonyms : continuant , sibilant , spirant , strident

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.

Mnemonics for fricative

  • (Tag: ) fri(FRY) After frying..we get harsh sound..so fricative means loud

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