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aspirated

/æˈspaɪreɪtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does aspirated mean?

adjective

Having air Annie or gas admitted into a cavity, especially the lungs, by the process of breathing; breathed in. Also, having a sound made by the admission of air, especially a sound made by the release of air from the lungs, as in the pronunciation of the letter 'h' in English.

Example

"The aspirated sound of the 'h' in 'house' is a characteristic of the English language."

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