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fricatives

/frɪˈkeɪtɪvz/ noun · British & US
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What does fricatives mean?

noun

In phonetics, fricatives are a class of consonantal sounds produced by directing air through a narrow channel, causing friction.

Example

"The linguist studied the various fricatives used in different languages to understand their impact on pronunciation."

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