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affricate

/ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/

Meanings
noun
A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative.

Examples :

"The "ch" sound in the word "chair" is an affricate, combining a stop of air and a hissing sound. "
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Illustration fricative

fricative noun

/ˈfɹɪkətɪv/

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.

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

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combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration produced

produced verb

/pɹəˈdjuːst/ /pɹəˈdust/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory produced 1000 cars last week. "

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plosive noun

/ˈpləʊsɪv/ /ˈploʊsɪv/

Sound produced from opening a previously closed oral passage.

"The student practiced saying the letter "p" by focusing on the distinct plosive at the beginning of words like "pen" and "paper." "

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combining verb

/kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/ /ˈkɑmbaɪnɪŋ/

To bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite.

"Combining work and family life can be challenging, but rewarding. "

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hissing verb

/ˈhɪsɪŋ/

To make a hissing sound.

"As I started to poke it, the snake hissed at me."

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student noun

/ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

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pronunciation noun

/pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

The formal or informal way in which a word is made to sound when spoken.

"What is the pronunciation of "hiccough"?"

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produce verb

/pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The farmer's fields produced a bountiful harvest of tomatoes this year. "

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improve verb

/ɪmˈpɹuːv/

To make (something) better; to increase the value or productivity (of something).

"Buying more servers would improve performance."

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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sound adjective

/saʊnd/

Healthy.

"He was safe and sound."