fricative
noun
fric·a·tive
| \ ˈfri-kə-tiv
\
\
Definition of fricative
: a consonant characterized by frictional passage of the expired breath through a narrowing at some point in the vocal tract
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for fricative
fricative
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fricative
linguistics
: a sound made by forcing air out of your mouth through a narrow opening that is made using the lips, teeth, or tongue
See the full definition for fricative in the English Language Learners Dictionary