Associations to the word «Obstruent»

Wiktionary

OBSTRUENT, adjective. Causing obstruction; blocking up; hindering.
OBSTRUENT, noun. (phonetics) a consonant sound formed by obstructing the airway, causing turbulence; the generic term of plosive, fricative and affricate

Dictionary definition

OBSTRUENT, noun. A consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth.

Wise words

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