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aspirate

/ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/

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noun

The puff of air accompanying the release of a plosive consonant.

Examples :

"You can feel the aspirate when you pronounce the "p" in "pot" by holding your hand in front of your mouth. "

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noun

A sound produced by such a puff of air.

Examples :

"You could hear a distinct aspirate following the "p" in her pronunciation of "pot," making it sound more emphatic. "

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noun

A mark of aspiration (#) used in Greek; the asper, or rough breathing.

Examples :

"The student carefully copied the Greek phrase, noting the aspirate (#) above the letter. "

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verb

To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.

Examples :

"The nurse aspirated the excess fluid from the patient's lungs. "

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verb

To inhale so as to draw something other than air into one's lungs.

Examples :

"The toddler choked and started to aspirate his milk when he laughed while drinking. "

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verb

To produce an audible puff of breath. especially following a consonant.

Examples :

"When pronouncing the word "pin," be sure to aspirate the "p" sound, creating a small puff of air. "

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adjective

Examples :

"The "p" in "pot" is aspirated, unlike the "p" in "spot." "

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