Fricative — synonyms, definition
1. fricative (Adjective)
4 synonyms
continuant sibilant spirant strident
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