affrication

Definitions of affrication
  1. noun
    the conversion of a simple stop consonant into an affricate
    see moresee less
    type of:
    articulation
    the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘affrication'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family