Meaning of the word affricate in English
What does affricate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
affricate
US /ˈæf.rɪ.kət/
UK /ˈæf.rɪ.kət/
Noun
1.
a consonant sound that consists of a plosive and then a fricative made in the same place in the mouth:
Example:
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The "ch" sound at the beginning and end of "church" is an affricate.
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