obstruent

[US]/ˈɒbstrʊənt/
[UK]/ˈɑbstruənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(rare) a blockage in a bodily passage (e.g., a kidney stone); an astringent
adj.(rare) obstructive; hindering
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

obstruent sound

obstruent consonant

obstruent feature

obstruent phoneme

obstruent cluster

obstruent articulation

obstruent type

obstruent vowel

obstruent language

obstruent process

Example Sentences

the obstruent sounds in the word can change its meaning.

obstruent consonants are often voiceless in english.

he studied the role of obstruent sounds in phonetics.

obstruent clusters can be challenging for language learners.

in linguistics, obstruent refers to certain types of consonants.

the distinction between obstruent and sonorant sounds is important.

obstruent phonemes can affect the rhythm of speech.

she explained the concept of obstruent in her lecture.

understanding obstruent sounds can improve pronunciation.

obstruent features contribute to the complexity of language.

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