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1. fricative

adjective. of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as f',s', z', orth' in both thin' andthen').

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  • fricativus (Latin)

2. fricative

noun. a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract.

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  • fricativus (Latin)

Sentences with fricative


1. Adjective
Make a sustained fricative "V" sound (meaning you leave off the the "ee" you would speak if you were pronouncing the letter name).

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