approximant

[US]/əˈprɒksɪmənt/
[UK]/əˈprɑːksɪmənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A linguistic sound formed by the articulators approaching each other but not narrowing sufficiently to create turbulence.; A mathematical expression or value that is nearly but not exactly equal to a desired quantity.

Example Sentences

the liquid sound /l/ is a type of approximant.

in english phonetics, the /r/ sound is classified as an approximant.

linguists often distinguish between a tap and an approximant.

the labiovelar approximant /w/ requires lip rounding.

a central approximant allows air to flow freely through the mouth.

the alveolar approximant is a frequent sound in many dialects.

phonology students must learn to identify the approximant consonant class.

the palatal approximant /j/ is found at the beginning of "yes".

constriction is less severe in an approximant than in a fricative.

the voiced approximant contrasts with voiceless fricatives in this language.

articulatory phonetics describes how an approximant is produced.

he could not pronounce the alveolar approximant correctly.

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