Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
affricative | Yes | No | No | No |
obstruent | Yes | No | No | No |
affricative (noun) | obstruent (noun) |
---|---|
a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy') | a consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth |