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aspirate

/ˈæs.pə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/

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noun

Souffle, aspiration

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. "

Vous pouvez sentir le souffle lorsque vous prononcez le "p" dans "pot" en tenant votre main devant votre bouche.

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noun

Son aspiré

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. "

On pouvait entendre un son aspiré distinct après le "p" dans sa prononciation de "pot", ce qui le rendait plus emphatique.

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noun

Aspiration

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. "

L'étudiant a soigneusement copié la phrase grecque, en notant l'aspiration (#) au-dessus de la lettre.

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verb

Aspirer

To remove a liquid or gas by means of suction.

Examples :

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

L'infirmière a aspiré l'excès de liquide des poumons du patient.

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verb

Aspirer

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. "

Le jeune enfant s'est étouffé et a commencé à aspirer son lait lorsqu'il a ri en buvant.

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verb

Aspirer, expirer

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. "

Lors de la prononciation du mot « pin », veillez à aspirer le son « p », en créant une petite bouffée d'air.

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adjective

aspiré

Examples :

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

Le « p » dans « pot » est aspiré, contrairement au « p » dans « spot ».

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