FRICATIVE

/ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ Scrabble 17 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: F4R1I1C3A1T1I1V4E1 = 17

Definition

  1. adjective of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then'). — synonyms: continuant, sibilant, spirant, strident
  2. noun a continuant consonant produced by breath moving against a narrowing of the vocal tract. — synonyms: fricative_consonant, spirant

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