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(New page: A '''fricative (consonant)''' is a consonant produced by passing the air through a narrow passage with audible friction. ===Examples=== E.g., [f], [s], [þ], [ð] ===Origin=== Based...)
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A fricative (consonant) is a consonant produced by passing the air through a narrow passage with audible friction.

Examples

E.g., [f], [s], [þ], [ð]

Origin

Based on Latin fricare 'rub'.

Other languages

German Frikativ