Affricate

Pronunciation

• Canada IPA: /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kɪt/
• UK IPA: /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kÉ™t/, /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kÉ™t/, /ˈæf.ɹɪ.keɪt/

Full definition of affricate

Noun

1. (phonetics) A sound produced using a combination of a plosive and a fricative. English sounds /t͡ʃ/ (catch) and /d͡ʒ/ (jury) are examples.

Derived terms

• affrication