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August 25, 2013

The Nasal Consonants

Definition Nasals (also called nasal stops, nasal occlusives, or nasal continuants) are types of consonant sounds. These are called nasals because during their articulation the airflow escapes through the nasal cavity as there is a complete closure in the oral cavity. Plosives vs. Nasals The...

August 19, 2013

The English Fricatives

Definition Fricatives (also known as spirants, continuants), types of consonant sounds, which are produced by forcing the breath squeeze through a narrow gap with audible friction, hence these are termed fricatives. Discussion: During the production of fricatives, the articulators are brought...
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