noun a speech sound produced by a sudden release of air after a stop consonant, as in the sound of the 'ch' in the German word 'ach'
In linguistics, ach-laut refers to the pronunciation of the 'ch' sound in German, often represented as /x/ or /ç/.
In language learning, ach-laut is important for understanding and correctly pronouncing German words with the 'ch' sound.
In phonetics, ach-laut is used to describe the sound produced by the vocal cords when pronouncing the 'ch' sound in various languages.
In the German language, ach-laut specifically refers to the pronunciation of the 'ch' sound in words like 'Bach' or 'Licht'.
In linguistics, a writer may use ach-laut to correctly pronounce German words and accurately convey the intended meaning in their writing.
A psychologist studying language development may consider the use of ach-laut in speech therapy for individuals with speech disorders.
A language teacher may teach students how to use ach-laut in pronouncing German words to improve their language skills.
A translator may need to understand and use ach-laut to accurately translate German texts into other languages while preserving the original meaning.