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| − | An '''approximant''' is a sound that is produced by a slight narrowing of the [[vocal tract]], but not enough to cause noise or a complete [[obstruction]]. | + | An '''approximant''' is a [[sound]] that is produced by a slight narrowing of the [[vocal tract]], but not enough to cause [[noise]] or a complete [[obstruction]]. |
===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
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| − | + | Approximants are so called because in their production, the active articulator approximates (=comes close to) the passive articulator. | |
===Other languages=== | ===Other languages=== | ||
German [[Approximant (de)]] | German [[Approximant (de)]] | ||
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| + | [http://www2.let.uu.nl/UiL-OTS/Lexicon/zoek.pl?lemma=Approximant&lemmacode=1129 Utrecht Lexicon of Linguistics] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:36, 12 February 2009
An approximant is a sound that is produced by a slight narrowing of the vocal tract, but not enough to cause noise or a complete obstruction.
Examples
The semivowels [j], [w] and the English r.
Origin
Approximants are so called because in their production, the active articulator approximates (=comes close to) the passive articulator.
Other languages
German Approximant (de)
