fricative

/fɹˈɪkətˌɪv/

Fricative

(phonetics) a consonant that is sounded with the vocal tract half-open, allowing the air to pass through

fricative

(phonetics) connected with a consonant that is produced while the vocal tract is partly open

synonyms : continuant

Examples

1. So we have fricatives.

2. Fricatives are one of the most complicated things that your mouth will ever do.

3. So something like these guys right here are strong fricatives.

4. We don't have any fricatives in the back.