Affricate

Pronunciation: /ˈæfrɪˌkeɪt/

Definitions of affricate

noun a composite speech sound consisting of a stop consonant followed by a fricative or spirant consonant, as (ch, j), (psh, bzh), etc.

Example Sentences

A1 An affricate is a type of consonant sound that begins with a stop and releases as a fricative.

A2 In English, the 'ch' sound in 'chat' is an example of an affricate.

B1 Linguists study the articulation of affricates in different languages.

B2 Some languages, such as Hungarian, have a complex system of affricates.

C1 The phonetic transcription of affricates can vary depending on the dialect.

C2 Researchers have analyzed the acoustic properties of affricates in speech production.

Examples of affricate in a Sentence

formal The affricate sound in the word 'church' is a combination of a stop and a fricative.

informal I find it difficult to pronounce the affricate correctly in certain words.

slang Some people struggle with saying the affricate sound, but with practice, it gets easier.

figurative The affricate symbolizes the blending of two distinct sounds to create a new phonetic element.

Grammatical Forms of affricate

• past tense: affricated
• plural: affricates
• comparative: more affricate
• superlative: most affricate
• present tense: affricates
• future tense: will affricate
• perfect tense: have affricated
• continuous tense: is affricating
• singular: affricate
• positive degree: affricate
• infinitive: to affricate
• gerund: affricating
• participle: affricating

Origin and Evolution of affricate

First Known Use: 1935 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affricate' originated from the Latin word 'affricatus', which means 'rubbed against'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in linguistics to describe a consonant sound produced by stopping the airflow and then releasing it with a gradual release of pressure, the term 'affricate' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning in the field of phonetics.