Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Fricatives.
Fricatives - as a noun
A continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fricative consonantspirant9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continuant12continuant consonantHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Fricatives - as an adjective satellite
Of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
continuant12sibilant10spirant9strident9Example Sentences
"English fricatives include the sounds /f/, /v/, /θ/, /ð/, /s/, /z/, /Ê/, /Ê/, /h/."
"Some languages have more fricatives than English, such as Spanish which has /x/ and /É£/."
"In linguistics, fricatives are classified as continuant consonants."
"Some people struggle with pronouncing certain fricatives, particularly /θ/ and /ð/."
"Languages vary in terms of which fricatives they have and how these sounds are used."
Word Game Points
Is FRICATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, fricatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRICATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is FRICATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, fricatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRICATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is FRICATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, fricatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRICATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
