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FRICATIVE CONSONANT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase fricative consonant. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase fricative consonant. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for FRICATIVE CONSONANT

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spirant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

adjective satellite

• of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

buzzing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• noisy like the sound of a bee

hissing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)

sibilant
adjectiveadj
noun

• a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)

adjective satellite

• of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

fricative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract

adjective satellite

• of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')

Best Hypernyms For FRICATIVE CONSONANT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fricative consonant, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
Phrases (2)

Alternatives for SPIRANT

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Phrases (1)