Affricative and Obstruent
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Affricative
Affricative noun - A composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point (as `ch' in `chair' and `j' in `joy').
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Synonyms for Affricative
Obstruent and affricative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstruent" instead a noun "Affricative".
Obstruent
Obstruent noun - A consonant that is produced with a partial or complete blockage of the airflow from the lungs through the nose or mouth.
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Synonyms for Obstruent
Affricative and obstruent are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Affricative" with "Obstruent", this nouns are similar.
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Obstruent and Affricative. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affricative/obstruent
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