Fricative — synonyms, definition

1. fricative (Adjective)

4 synonyms

1 definition

fricative (Adjective) — Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as 'f', 's', 'z', or 'th' in both 'thin' and 'then').

2. fricative (Noun)

1 synonym

fricative consonant

1 definition

fricative (Noun) — A continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract.

2 types of

continuant continuant consonant

2 types

sibilant sibilant consonant

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