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fricative

/ˈfɹɪkətɪv/

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noun

Reibelaut

Any of several sounds produced by air flowing through a constriction in the oral cavity and typically producing a sibilant, hissing, or buzzing quality; a fricative consonant.

Examples :

"The "s" in "sun" is a fricative sound, created by forcing air through a narrow channel in your mouth. "

Das „s“ in „Sonne“ ist ein Reibelaut, der erzeugt wird, indem Luft durch einen schmalen Kanal in Ihrem Mund gepresst wird.

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adjective

Reibelaut

Produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity.

Examples :

"The teacher explained that the "s" sound in the word "sister" is a fricative. "

Der Lehrer erklärte, dass der "s"-Laut in dem Wort "Schwester" ein Reibelaut ist.

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