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EJECTIVES

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There is 1 meaning of the word Ejectives.

Ejectives - as a noun

A nonpulmonic consonant formed by squeezing air trapped between the glottis and an articulator further forward, and releasing it suddenly.

Example Sentences

"Some languages, like Georgian and Quechua, have ejectives in their phonemic inventory."
"In phonetics, ejectives are often described as sounds produced with a glottalic egressive airstream mechanism."
"Linguists have debated the origins of ejectives and their phonological significance."
"Navajo is a well-known language that features ejectives among its consonant phonemes."
"Learning to pronounce ejectives correctly can be challenging for non-native speakers."
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Word Game Points

Is EJECTIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ejectives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EJECTIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EJECTIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ejectives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EJECTIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is EJECTIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ejectives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EJECTIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 24.

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